Stay near Mayo Civic Center concerts and other fun things to do in Rochester

During your stay at the Country Inn & Suites, you can shop for bargains at Apache Mall, tour Rochester Art Center, and discover an array of fun things to do in the downtown area. If you love to be outdoors, spend a beautiful day hiking at Quarry Hill Nature Center or on the greens at Willow Creek Golf Course. The Graham Arena Complex is just over five miles away and hosts events that range from bull riding to hockey championships, making our hotel rooms and suites a great choice for traveling teams.

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Apache Mall

4.61 mi / 7.42 km from the hotel
Pick up a new outfit or add to your shoe or purse collection at Apache Mall, home to stores like JCPenney, American Eagle Outfitters, and H&M.

Quarry Hill Nature Center

4.55 mi / 7.33 km from the hotel
Take an invigorating hike or bike ride through this park’s 329 acres and then relax by the pond while you bird-watch. The nature center also offers a restored oak savanna, a limestone fossil quarry, and historic sandstone caves.

Plummer House

4.2 mi / 6.77 km from the hotel
Tour the Tudor-style home of Dr. Henry Stanley Plummer, a key member of the Mayo Clinic. Once set in 65 acres, the beautiful mansion and landscaped grounds now cover 11 acres and include formal gardens, a bird trail, and a quarry.

Mayo Civic Center

3.92 mi / 6.31 km from the hotel
See live comedy, attend a concert, or dress up for an elegant gala at the Mayo Civic Center, the largest event venue in southern Minnesota.

Rochester Art Center

3.98 mi / 6.41 km from the hotel
Take a tour, peruse the art galleries, or enroll in a workshop at Rochester Art Center. Founded in 1946, the museum hosts exhibits of local, national, and international works and features an impressive permanent collection of contemporary art.

Willow Creek Golf Course

8.17 mi / 13.14 km from the hotel
Play this challenging 18-hole golf course, which boasts some of the best greens in the area. The course’s event center hosts wedding receptions, business meetings, and banquets.

Wood Lake Meeting Center

6.97 mi / 11.22 km from the hotel
Attend corporate gatherings and large events at the Wood Lake Meeting Center, which features nine meeting rooms with audiovisual equipment, catering options, and planning assistance.

Graham Arena Complex

5.17 mi / 8.31 km from the hotel
This expansive entertainment venue boasts four sports arenas spread over 100,000 square feet of space. Check the online calendar to discover which concerts, hockey games, and equestrian competitions are happening during your visit.

Soldiers Field Veteran Memorial

4.12 mi / 6.62 km from the hotel
Peruse thousands of names on the Wall of Remembrance that honors soldiers who gave their lives in battle. Every name represents a brave man or woman from southeast Minnesota.

Assisi Heights Spirituality Center

2.31 mi / 3.71 km from the hotel
Positioned on a picturesque hilltop overlooking Rochester, this stunning Roman-style building serves as the home of the Sisters of Saint Francis. Take a tour of the facility, or attend Sunday mass for the full experience.