Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester is a city in the U.S state of Minnesota. It was founded by George Head in 1854. It is a company town known for the presence of Mayo Clinic. It was named the county seat of Olmsted County in1857. The city developed much in the 19th century and was selected as one of the best places to live.

Area & Location: Lies along the South Fork of the Zumbro River, Rochester is located in the Olmsted County. It occupies a total area of 103.0 sq. km with 102.6 sq. km of land and 0.4 sq. km of water. The city has a population of 97,191 with a density of 836.4 per sq. km, making it the third largest city in the state.

Tourist Attractions: Rochester has a number of historic buildings and landmarks that make the city worldly known.

Transportation: Rochester International Airport is the main airport that serves the city. The railroad service helps in commutation from one city to another. The city-owned bus line that connects the city with other regions is the form of public transportation in the city. Taxi Service, car rental include the other means of transportation in the city. Skyways, subways and highways ease the traffic congestion in the city.

Hotels: The city has a number of hotels and restaurants that serve visitors from around the globe. These hotels provide exceptional service to its customers, which is really commendable. Hampton Inn Rochester, Residence Inn by Marriott Rochester Downtown, Oakwood Broadway Plaza, Staybridge Suites Rochester, Best Western Soldiers Field Tower and Suites, Country Inn & Suites Rochester South, Radisson Plaza Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, Rochester Marriott Mayo Clinic Area, Country Inn & Suites Rochester, Sleep Inn, Inn & Suites, Ramada Rochester, Travelodge Rochester, Holiday Inn Rochester South, Microtel Inn & Suites Rochester, Executive Suites & Economy Inn by Kahler and Heritage Suites include the well-known hotels in the city. The city also possesses a number of nightclubs, pubs and lounges that make the sit alive.

Places of Attraction: The three homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright: the A. H. Bulbulian Residence, the James McBean Residence, and the Thomas Keys Residence are the examples of fine architectures in the city. The Corn water tower is the main symbol of the city. Mayo's Plummer Building and Broadway Plaza-tallest building in the city are the skyscrapers that catch the sight of all who enters Rochester. There are also several outdoor activities in the city, which are the main entertainment centers for the visitors. Running, hiking, inline skating, biking or walking through the Root River and Douglas State Trails, The Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail, Zumbro Gardens, Quarry Hill Nature Center and the various parks give a fantastic experience to the visitors as well as locals.