Julie's Local Guidebook
Recreation
Field Of Fun
800-970 George Gibbs Drive SouthwestPlayground located down the hill from the house. Close but not too close!
Soldiers Field Golf Course
244 Soldiers Field Dr SWDowntown local golf course 1 block away
Soldiers Field Swimming Pool
244 Soldiers Field Dr SW1 block away, public pool open during summer months.
2 blocks away, local gym and indoor pool.
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Rochester Area Family YMCA
709 1st Ave SW2 blocks away, local gym and indoor pool.
Woman led. Gorgeous facility with great staff, good route setting, and a nice vibe
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Roca Climbing & Fitness
6071 Rome Cir NWWoman led. Gorgeous facility with great staff, good route setting, and a nice vibe
View the many trails interconnecting Rochester here: https://rochestermom.com/activities/guide-to-biking-in-rochester-mn/
The Douglas Trail is a Paved, 12.5-mi. multi-use trail on an abandoned railbed through forests, pastures & fields. From Rochester to Oronoco, MN.
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Douglas Trail
View the many trails interconnecting Rochester here: https://rochestermom.com/activities/guide-to-biking-in-rochester-mn/
The Douglas Trail is a Paved, 12.5-mi. multi-use trail on an abandoned railbed through forests, pastures & fields. From Rochester to Oronoco, MN.
Sightseeing
1/2 block away. Featuring a curving memorial wall, fountains & statues dedicated to American veterans.
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Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
300 7th St SW1/2 block away. Featuring a curving memorial wall, fountains & statues dedicated to American veterans.
Large park offering hiking trails, a man-made cave & a nature center with classes & live animals.
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I-Center ye-Nature ye-Quarry Hill
701 Silver Creek Rd NELarge park offering hiking trails, a man-made cave & a nature center with classes & live animals.
Local history museum on a 54-acre site with a gallery, archives & library, first set up in 1926.
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History Center of Olmsted County
1195 W Circle DrLocal history museum on a 54-acre site with a gallery, archives & library, first set up in 1926.
Built in 1924 by Dr. Plummer, this English Tudor mansion features 11 acres of landscaped grounds.
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Plummer House
1091 Plummer Ln SWBuilt in 1924 by Dr. Plummer, this English Tudor mansion features 11 acres of landscaped grounds.
Food scene
Local recommended restaurants and cafes.
Twigs Tavern and Grille
401 6th Street Southwest1 block away. Nice local eatery.
Local grocery and liquor store. 3 blocks walking distance. Deli and pre-packed meals.
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People's Food Co-op
519 1st Ave SWLocal grocery and liquor store. 3 blocks walking distance. Deli and pre-packed meals.
Nice Italian food, 5 blocks walking distance.
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Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria
130 5th St SWNice Italian food, 5 blocks walking distance.
The Tap House
10 3rd St SWGood food and atmosphere. Take -out. 6 blocks away.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
318 1st Ave SWTake out sandwiches. 4 blocks walking.
Terza
30 3rd St SENice Italian restaurant, nearby!
Locally owned coffee shop. Free wifi, bring laptop and work.
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Café Steam
315 Broadway Ave SLocally owned coffee shop. Free wifi, bring laptop and work.
India Garden Restaurant
1107 N Broadway Ave