The Top 16 Attractions around Rochester
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Rochester. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Rochester is a region where 16
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 17, 2025
Cascade Lake
Highlight • Lake
I think this is a former quarry, at least when I first pedaled here maybe 10 years ago, it was fenced off and there were diggers and stuff around the …
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Pillar Sundial at Cascade Lake Park
Highlight • Monument
Unlike most sundials, this Pillar Sundial does not measure the time of day but serves as a calendar to commemorate meaningful dates in one's life. It also celebrates the life …
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Quarry Hill Park
Highlight • Trail
Once part of Rochester’s historic State Hospital grounds, Quarry Hill Park nowadays is a great recreational area in Rochester. With more than 8 miles of trails, the area is suitable …
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Willow Creek Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
Willow Creek Reservoir is beautifully surrounded by forest and lies in the very south of Rochester. The horseshoe shaped reservoir is especially popular among anglers but is a great spot to soak in nature for everybody else as well.
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John Hardy BBQ
Highlight • Restaurant
My favorite BBQ place in MN! And I just recently found out how close it is to the Douglas State Trail. Stop on by on your next bike ride! (Or if driving get off at the Schmitt Music exit)
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