- Our list of the best things to do in Rochester, Minnesota, features the top 32 nearby activities — including 13 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Rochester, MN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Amusement, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Rochester, MN , followed by 1 popular activity in the nearby city of Spring Valley
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This Museum remembers the children who were sent to the Minnesota State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children between1886 and 1945. The museum offers a tour through buildings and grounds as they existed during the orphanage era. The tour leads to the Children's Cemetery.
38.7 Miles
Celebrating one of Minnesota's first Swedish-American settlements is the Vasa Museum. The historical museum features documents and artifacts from early Swedish culture and is popular among locals and tourists.
38.8 Miles
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3 votes
Five miles South of Oakland, County Rd. 34, Austin, MN
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Featuring over 700 model tractors, planes, cars, and other vehicles and miniatures, Greibroks Mini History Farm offers displays of farm and fair life in miniature throughout a large farmhouse. The miniatures are arranged in displays and dioramas depicting historic scenes.
38.8 Miles
Offering art classes to the local community, Owatonna Arts Center provides visitors with an opportunity to develop skills in painting, sculpture, and more. It also has a gallery that rotates a variety of artists monthly.
38.9 Miles
Organized in April 1966, the Little Theatre of Owatonna produces community theater shows for its patrons to enjoy. The theater shows four shows per season including comedies, dramas, and musicals.
39.0 Miles
Specializing in Minnesota cold grape wines, Garvin Heights Vineyards allows visitors to explore the grounds and sample wines. They also have a tasting bar where tasting is free if the customer purchases a bottle.
39.0 Miles
A 10-screen movie theater, Northwoods Cinema 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers 3D movies, stadium seating, a birthday party room, auditorium rentals and a snack bar with food and drinks.
39.2 Miles
Garvin Heights Vineyard offers its guests 26 wine specialties for tasting and buying. It is also available for renting, for special events such as weddings and baby showers.
39.4 Miles
77%
53 votes
3297 N County Road 45, Owatonna, MN 55060
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Also known as the Reptile Amphibian Discovery Zoo, the RAD ZOO is home to crocodiles, turtles, lizards, fish, birds and even invertebrates. It can host themed birthday parties.
39.4 Miles
Ferndale Market is a farmer's market that provides a variety of locally grown produce, meat and dairy. The market is partnered with almost 100 local independent farmers and food producers and hosts a variety of special events.