Julie's Local Guidebook

Julie
Julie's Local Guidebook

Recreation

Playground located down the hill from the house. Close but not too close!
Field Of Fun
800-970 George Gibbs Drive Southwest
Playground located down the hill from the house. Close but not too close!
Downtown local golf course 1 block away
7 locals recommend
Soldiers Field Golf Course
244 Soldiers Field Dr SW
7 locals recommend
Downtown local golf course 1 block away
1 block away, public pool open during summer months.
Soldiers Field Swimming Pool
244 Soldiers Field Dr SW
1 block away, public pool open during summer months.
2 blocks away, local gym and indoor pool.
7 locals recommend
Rochester Area Family YMCA
709 1st Ave SW
7 locals recommend
2 blocks away, local gym and indoor pool.
Woman led. Gorgeous facility with great staff, good route setting, and a nice vibe
12 locals recommend
Roca Climbing & Fitness
6071 Rome Cir NW
12 locals recommend
Woman 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.
8 locals recommend
Douglas Trail
8 locals recommend
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.
22 locals recommend
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
300 7th St SW
22 locals recommend
1/2 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.
81 locals recommend
Quarry Hill Nature Center
701 Silver Creek Rd NE
81 locals recommend
Large 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.
17 locals recommend
History Center of Olmsted County
1195 W Circle Dr
17 locals recommend
Local 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.
42 locals recommend
Plummer House
1091 Plummer Ln SW
42 locals recommend
Built in 1924 by Dr. Plummer, this English Tudor mansion features 11 acres of landscaped grounds.

Food scene

Local recommended restaurants and cafes.
1 block away. Nice local eatery.
11 locals recommend
Twigs Tavern and Grille
401 6th Street Southwest
11 locals recommend
1 block away. Nice local eatery.
Local grocery and liquor store. 3 blocks walking distance. Deli and pre-packed meals.
59 locals recommend
People's Food Co-op
519 1st Ave SW
59 locals recommend
Local grocery and liquor store. 3 blocks walking distance. Deli and pre-packed meals.
Nice Italian food, 5 blocks walking distance.
33 locals recommend
Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria
130 5th St SW
33 locals recommend
Nice Italian food, 5 blocks walking distance.
Good food and atmosphere. Take -out. 6 blocks away.
26 locals recommend
The Tap House
10 3rd St SW
26 locals recommend
Good food and atmosphere. Take -out. 6 blocks away.
Take out sandwiches. 4 blocks walking.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
318 1st Ave SW
Take out sandwiches. 4 blocks walking.
Nice Italian restaurant, nearby!
25 locals recommend
Terza
30 3rd St SE
25 locals recommend
Nice Italian restaurant, nearby!
Locally owned coffee shop. Free wifi, bring laptop and work.
38 locals recommend
Café Steam
315 Broadway Ave S
38 locals recommend
Locally owned coffee shop. Free wifi, bring laptop and work.
12 locals recommend
India Garden Restaurant
1107 N Broadway Ave
12 locals recommend