Experience Rochester and Mayo Civic Center are proud to support the national initiative Operation Green Light. Mayo Civic Center will be illuminated in green each night through Veterans Day (November 11) to honor and thank all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

🏒 The teams & schedule for the World Juniors Pre-Tournament Series in #RochMN at the Rochester Rec Center have been announced and tickets are on sale now! Dec. 21 – Denmark vs. Switzerland – 7 p.m. CT Dec. 23 – Switzerland vs. Sweden – 7 p.m. CT www.simpletix.com/e/world-juni...

Rochester’s art scene is always evolving, with new murals, sculptures, and more inviting you to see the city in a fresh way. Check out these ten recent art installations brightening our city: www.experiencerochestermn.com/blog/post/ex...

Looking for a new drink spot? 🍸 Check out these 7 hotspots for cool cocktails in Rochester, as voted on by the readers of Rochester Magazine. www.experiencerochestermn.com/blog/post/7-...

Whether you’re here for medical care or a getaway, you’ll find that #RochMN is a city full of flavor & culture. The family behind travel blog Roamingmyplanet recently spent time here during a Mayo Clinic visit & they discovered just how much there is to explore. roamingmyplanet.com/explore-roch...

Labor Day weekend is right around the corner, and Rochester has plenty to offer. Whether you live here or are visiting for the holiday, you’ll find a mix of activities to enjoy for everyone. Here are four great ways to spend the long weekend in #RochMN. www.experiencerochestermn.com/blog/post/la...

Explore the great outdoors in #RochMN, because summer isn't over yet! Check out this family-friendly itinerary created by Jess + Jake: shrpa.com/itinerary/ou... ⛵ Silver Lake Boat & Bicycle Rental 🌿 Quarry Hill Nature Center 🦉 Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo

A "garden oasis." A bonus food truck on the patio. A cocktail "like an orange Dreamsicle... but with alcohol." Rochester Magazine readers pick their six best restaurants for dining al fresco in the Med City. www.experiencerochestermn.com/blog/post/6-...

💦 It’s National Waterpark Day and the perfect reason to cool off at Soldiers Field Aquatic Center in Rochester! Enjoy a lazy river, splash pad, waterslides, and more. Details 👉 www.experiencerochestermn.com/listing/sold...

Looking for a fun, family-friendly outing in #RochMN? Blue Lagoon Mini Golf has 18 holes of mini golf, nighttime lighting, waterfalls and water hazards, plus cornhole on the patio and treats like Flapdoodles Ice Cream. ⛳ Details: www.experiencerochestermn.com/listing/blue...

🎡 The Olmsted County Fair is back July 21–27 at My Graham Park! 🐐 Animal barns & Miracle of Birth Center 🎶 Live music, rodeo & demo derby 🎢 Carnival rides (open July 22 at 5pm) 🍿 Classic fair foods from local vendors 👉 Get all the tips and details: www.experiencerochestermn.com/blog/post/yo...

In Rochester, MN, you’ll find more than just kid-approved activities. You'll find fun for everyone and experiences worth remembering. #RochMNreally Check out things to do with kids in Rochester and plan your visit: www.experiencerochestermn.com/blog/post/th...

🎶 Planning a short getaway around Thursdays Downtown? 🍔 This 48-hour itinerary makes Thursdays Downtown the centerpiece of your visit, with plenty of time for outdoor fun, arts & culture and local flavor. #RochMNReally www.experiencerochestermn.com/blog/post/ho...

A summer tradition in #RochMN returns this weekend! Rochester Public Music's Riverside Music Series brings 5 Sundays of free live music to Mayo Park, with a lineup of bands you won’t want to miss, plus local food trucks & family activities. #RochMNReally www.experiencerochestermn.com/blog/post/ri...

🎆 Celebrate Independence Day this Friday, July 4 at Rochester’s 4th Fest! It's a night of music, food, and fireworks at Soldiers Memorial Field Park from 6–10:30 PM. Details: www.experiencerochestermn.com/event/4th-fe... Photos by Kate Klaus courtesy of Rochester Public Music

🚴‍♀️ With more than 85 miles of paved trails, Rochester, MN offers an unbeatable way to get outside and explore. Scenic routes connect you to parks, local businesses and restaurants, plus historic landmarks. Ready to explore? 👉 www.experiencerochestermn.com/blog/post/fi... #RochMNreally

Rochesterfest is underway at Soldiers Memorial Field Park. Still to come through Saturday: lots of live music, food vendors, family fun, and be sure to visit the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall. The Grand Parade is this Saturday at 2pm! Details: www.rochesterfest.com/schedule

🍽️ From inventive dishes to bold brews, Rochester, MN is full of flavor. Come hungry. Leave inspired. 👉 Explore local restaurants and breweries: www.experiencerochestermn.com/restaurants/ #RochMNReally

🐾 Two places in #RochMN are in the running for Minnesota’s most beloved pet-friendly patio in Minnesota Monthly's Pet-Friendly Patio Bracket Challenge! 🏆 Vote for Forager Brewery & Whistle Binkies on the Lake daily. 1st round ends June 29. 🔗 Vote here: www.minnesotamonthly.com/pet-friendly...

🚗 Join the fun this Saturday, June 21 at 3:45pm as the Great Race stops at Mayo Civic Center as part of a 9-day rally from St. Paul to Irmo, SC. Welcome more than 140 classic cars & trucks (1974 & earlier) as they roll into town. This is a FREE event! 🔗 www.experiencerochestermn.com/event/the-gr...

🌽 Happy National Corn on the Cob Day! 🌽 The iconic Ear of Corn Water Tower stands tall at Graham Park in Rochester and is a reminder of our region's agricultural roots. Learn more about the rich history behind this beloved landmark: www.experiencerochestermn.com/blog/post/th...

The first Thursdays Downtown of the year is tomorrow! Every Thursday from June 12-Aug. 14 (except July 3) from 11am-8:30pm, visit Downtown Rochester, Minnesota for this summer staple featuring local eats, cold drinks, live bands & big fun. #RochMNreally www.experiencerochestermn.com/event/thursd...

Summer in Rochester, MN comes alive with outdoor concerts, vibrant festivals, and unforgettable events. Savor local flavors, craft drinks, and street food as you move to the rhythm of a city that celebrates summer boldly. This is Rochester. Really. #rochmnreally

🍔 Minnesota's Best Burgers🍔 Explore Minnesota recognizes Red Cow and Newt's, including their #RochMN locations, as serving up some of the best burgers in the state. www.exploreminnesota.com/article/minn...

🎶 Announcing the 2025 Riverside Music Series lineup! 🎶 Join us this summer for five Sundays of FREE live music in downtown Rochester! The music starts at 7PM and all are welcome. Brought to you by Rochester Public Music. Generously sponsored by Think Mutual Bank, Townsquare Media & Minnesota 97.5.

Check out the new Experience Rochester Insider’s Guide which features dining, arts, adventures and inspiring profiles of local community members. Pick up a free copy throughout the city or view it online here: bluetoad.com/view/greensp... Cover photo by AB-Photography.us LLC

🍻 Get a unique, behind-the-scenes look inside Forager Brewery and Little Thistle Brewing as they gear up for special releases during Rochester Craft Beer Week in this news story from KAAL-TV. www.kaaltv.com/news/top-new...

🍻 Cheers to Rochester Craft Beer Week! 🍻 From Monday, May 12 to Sunday, May 18, raise your glass to a week full of special promotions and events at Rochester's five highly rated and award-winning breweries. For event details and brewery specials, visit www.rochestercraftbeerweek.com.

The annual Med City Marathon in Rochester is coming up May 17-18, and this week's episode of the Growing Destinations Podcast features Evin Haukos, the race's director. www.buzzsprout.com/1918007/epis...

A welcome sign of spring: Bluebells are blooming along the Mayowood trail in SW Rochester. A perfect reason to enjoy a scenic walk, run, or bike ride through Rochester's extensive paved trail system!

Rochester Farmers Markets will head back outdoors starting tomorrow (Saturday, May 3)! The Saturday outdoor markets are weekly from 7:30 AM to noon at Graham Park.

Looking for a new place to eat? These five restaurants were voted as a “Best New Restaurant” in Rochester Magazine’s annual Best Restaurants poll.

Hunan Bistro is now open in the Miracle Mile Shopping Center in Rochester. The restaurant offers classic Hunan, Szechuan and Cantonese flavors with traditional favorites like spicy stir-fries, savory braised meats, and mouthwatering steamed dishes. www.experiencerochestermn.com/listing/huna...

KSTP's Minnesota Live chatted with Experience Rochester today about upcoming spring and summer events, including Med City Marathon, live entertainment at Mayo Civic Center, Rochester MN Pride, and Thursdays Downtown. kstp.com/special-cove...

🐰 Easter fun is hopping into town! Starting this weekend and continuing into next, there are many Easter egg hunts and brunches happening in our area. www.experiencerochestermn.com/blog/post/ea...

Celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday, April 12 at Treedome in Downtown Rochester, Minnesota with a jam-packed day of special releases, Café Steam pop-up, giveaways, free live music and more! www.experiencerochestermn.com/event/record...

🐾 Happy National Zoo Lovers Day! 🐾 We’re lucky to have Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo right here in Southeast Minnesota. This local treasure offers FREE admission and is home to dozens of Minnesota-native animals, making it the perfect spot to explore nature and learn about wildlife.

It's opening day for tours at Historic Mayowood, hosted by the History Center of Olmsted County. The 23,000-square foot, thirty-eight room home was built in 1910 by Dr. Charlie & Edith Mayo. Tours are available on select dates through Oct. 23. olmstedhistory.com/mayowood Photo by AB-Photography.us

☕ A snowy day in March? Sounds like the perfect excuse to cozy up with a warm cup of coffee! Great photos of Café Steam shared with us by Emily Ann Campbell

This week on the Growing Destinations Podcast: The Local Gift Revolution: How Neighborly Gifts Transformed Corporate Gifting, with Sarah Richardson, founder and CEO of Neighborly Gifts. www.buzzsprout.com/1918007/epis...

St. Patrick’s Day in Rochester wouldn’t be complete without seeing the Rochester Caledonian Pipe Band during their parade of pubs. The band will make stops at 11 restaurants and pubs throughout Rochester starting at 11:30 a.m. on March 17. Photos courtesy Rochester Caledonian Pipe Band

🍽️ #RochMN is home to bold flavors and rich cultural stories. Watch as Tiffany Alexandria, Rochester resident + creator of food blog CHOOCHOO-ca-CHEW shares her love for Rochester’s diverse culinary scene, showcasing FIVE must-try restaurants in Rochester.🍜 youtu.be/690ikVUGGc0

A neat perspective of the iconic Plummer Building in downtown Rochester, captured by Robin Joy Photography on a crisp February day.

Congratulations, Mayo Clinic! Newsweek has recognized Mayo Clinic in Rochester as the #1 hospital in the world for the 7th consecutive year! newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/m...

Local artist Ayub HajiOmar's work can be seen along the four-block Discovery Walk in downtown Rochester.

💕 Happy Valentine’s Day! Looking for a last-minute gift? Find a variety of Gifts & Specialty items for your loved ones in Rochester: www.experiencerochestermn.com/things-to-do... Pictured: Carousel Floral Gift & Garden Center and Chocolate Oasis

Rochester Area Builders' Home & Outdoor Show is Feb. 13-15 at Mayo Civic Center. The show features hundreds of exhibitors dedicated to home and outdoor improvement, as well as family-friendly activities and entertainment. www.experiencerochestermn.com/event/roches...

This week on the Growing Destinations Podcast, Jaide Ryks, a naturalist from Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo in Olmsted County, shares how she turned her childhood love of nature into a meaningful career filled with animal care, education & conservation efforts. www.buzzsprout.com/1918007/epis...

Planning a Valentine’s Date Night? Whether you and your Valentine enjoy live entertainment, dancing, or staying active, there are plenty of ways to spend a romantic evening in Rochester, MN.

Congratulations to all the winners of Rochester Magazine's Favorite Restaurants! These restaurants' dedication to incredible food and hospitality makes Rochester a truly special place to dine. issuu.com/postbulletin...