Rochester

Parks

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Douglas State Trail
+1 507-285-7176

13-mile blacktop trail between Rochester and Pine Island. Suitable for biking, walking. Starts at Valleyhigh Dr. just east of W Circle Dr NW parking available.

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Quarry Hill Nature Center
701 Silver Creek Rd NE
+1 507 281-6114
Free

Nature center with displays. Lots of trails and parks to explore. Cross-country skiing and snow shoeing in the winter.

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Rochester Park System
21 Elton Hills Dr NW

Contains over 100 city parks totaling more than 3200 acres. Many parks have sports facilities e.g tennis, basketball, soccer and playgrounds. Downloadable pdf maps and facility listings are available from the website listed.

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Silver Lake Boat and Bike Rentals
700 W Silverlake Dr NW
+1 507 261-9049
11AM-Sunset Apr-Oct

Canoe, kayak, paddle boat, and boat rentals.

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Silver Lake Park
700-798 W Silver Lake Dr NE
7th St and 8th Ave NW

Small lake with many walking paths. Best known for the thousands of Canadian Geese that winter here. Park has outdoor pool, playground, and skateboard park.

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Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
Third Ave and Seventh St
Free

Consisting of 4 60-foot circular granite walls, created to honor veterans from the area. See the Wall of Remembrance.

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Carley State Park
50187 County Road 4, Plainview, MN 55964
15 mi NE of town on Wabasha Co Rd 4
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Oxbow Park and Zoo
5731 County Rd 105 NW, Byron
+1 507 775-2451
Free (donation requested for zoo)
Take Valleyhigh Rd NW /Hwy 4) W from Rochester about 15 min. Just before stop sign, turn right.

Picnic areas by river. Several miles of hiking trails through the woods. Small zoo.

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Recreational Trails

Rochester has over 60 miles of paved trails suitable for pedestrian, bike, in-line skate, wheelchair, and stroller use. Downloadable pdf maps are available from the website listed, or paper-version can be purchased for $1.

Movies

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Cinemagic
2171 Superior Dr. NW

12-screen theater located on the NW side.

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All three movie theaters are relatively new and offer stadium seating.

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Galaxy

14-screen theater located on the south side in the Shoppes on Maine lifestyle center. Also has one 60 foot wide MegaScreen.

Other

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Flamingo Bingo
2828 E Frontage Rd
+1 507-282-0988
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House of Bounce
6301 Bandel Rd
+1 507 292-0372

Inflatable bouncing structures. For bouncing. Free WiFi if you want to work while watching your kids bounce.

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Prairie Walls Climbing Gym
4420 19th St NW
+1 507 292-0511

Indoor rock climbing facility.

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Recreation Center
21 Elton Hills Dr
+1 507 281-6167
$4 adults, $3 youth

Olympic length indoor pool. Two 85' x 200' ice rinks for hockey and figure skating. Make sure to call or check the website for hours the pool is available for open/lap swimming, and the ice rinks are available for open skating, as they are often in use for specific activities. City-owned, no membership required.

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Rochester Trolley Tour
$10

One hour trolley tour of the highlights of Rochester. Hop On & Hop Off at 5 different locations.

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Skyline Raceway
2250 40th St SW

Paintball, go-cart racing, mini-golf.

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All-American Segway
+1 507 206-0988

Take a Segway ride around Rochester.

Theaters

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Jon Hassler Theater
413 W. Broadway

Nationally recognized theater in the middle of nowhere.

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Mayo Civic Center
30 Civic Center Dr SE

Main event center, check website for calendar of shows, events, etc.

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Rochester Art Center
40 Civic Center Dr SE
+1 507 282 8629

No permanent collection, check website for which exhibits are currently open.

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Rochester Repertory Theatre
103 7th St NE

Local theater company, check website for calendar

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Rochester Civic Theatre
220 E Center St
+1 507 282 8481

Community theater. Also offers classes year round.

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Feast and Footlights Dinner Theatre
+1 507 288 4440
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Oak Center General Store

Live music Nov-Apr Sa-Su.