- 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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            From the merchant: Private music lessons for ages 5-adult on all instruments in all styles. Friendly, experienced teachers.         
    
    
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            In addition to bowling lanes, Bowlocity Entertainment Center also has a private bar, banquet room, 45-game redemption arcade and a two-story laser tag arena. They also have five party rooms that can be rented.        
    
    
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            Located near the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial, the Field of Fun, also known as Wood Park, features an enclosed play area for young children with a separate toddler play area. The park also has picnic areas.        
    
    
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            Innovation and creativity within the realm of contemporary art is the focus of the Rochester Art Center. The exhibits and programming at the site are designed to reflect the connections between art and society.        
    
    
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            Prairie Walls Climbing Gym is 10,000 square feet and has 27-ft climbing walls with numerous features, a dedicated bouldering area and over 100 marked routes. They also have a kids wall and they offer many classes.        
    
    
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                1195 West Circle Drive S.W., Rochester, MN 55902
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            The History Center of Olmsted County has on its site the Mayowood Mansion and Gardens, a museum and several other historic sites.        
    
    
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            Featuring traditional bowling lanes and bowling suites, Bowlocity Entertainment Center also offers a two-story laser tag arena alongside a game room with arcade and redemption games. It provides a sports bar with food and drinks, televisions and party rooms.        
    
    
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                1643 North Broadway Street, Suite A, Rochester, MN 55906
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            Offering a fun and playful learning environment, Minnesota Children's Museum Rochester seeks to service kids from a few months to pre-teen age. With hands-on and interactive exhibits, it is also a popular place for school field trips.        
    
    
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            A beachside park, Foster Arends Park offers access to the beach and lake as well as a playground with a variety of equipment, a volleyball court, and a shelter with showers.        
    
    
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            The Rochester Area Family YMCA is a non-profit organization with the goal of helping families and communities come together. The facility includes a swimming pool, a fitness room, and racquetball courts.        
    
    
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            A 20-lane bowling center, Colonial Lanes offers open bowling, league play and birthday party hosting. The center provides a bar and lounge, pool tables, televisions for sports viewing, arcade games and Xtreme bowling with lighting effects and music.