LOCAL AREA

Features statues of Dr. William W. Mayo and his two sons, Dr. Will and Charlie Mayo. A statue of Mother Alfred Moses stands next to the senior Dr. Mayo, representing the century-old partnership between Mayo Clinic and the Sisters of St. Francois.

Oldest church building in Rochester (built in ) and attended by the Mayo family.

Chapel has beautiful marble-liined walls and murals. Open to visitores for reflection, prayer, and meditation; Services: Sundays @10:45am Interdenominational Worship Service; Catholic Mass: Monday - Saturdays @ 4:30pm, Sundays 8:30am; Entrance to Chapel is in Domitilla on First Floor.

The lake lies on the South Fork Zumbro River. Silver Lake Boat and Bike Rentals; rentals for canoeing, kayaking or biking.

Largest and oldest cemetery in Rochester. Resting place for many of our founding families including Dr.W.W. Mayo, Dr Will, Dr. Charlie and their families.

Home of the Rochester Honkers Baseball since 1994; Season run from June through mid-August.

Features free live music in "Down by the Riverside" outdoor summer concert series. Sunday evenings in July and August. Also presents Riverside Live!, a ticketed indoor concert series held from September to May in the Mayo Civic Center.

Offering art classes, lectures, in addition to exhibits featuring local, nantional and international contemporary artists. Open Tuesday - Sundays. Admission is always free on Thursdays.

Over 400,000 material for check out, including books, films, recordings, and electronic media. The library also offers programs for all ages and special services such as reference, reader's advisory, homebound delivery, bookmobile and internet access.

Shops at Universtiy Square are connected via syway to the Mayo Cliinic, hotels and the Mayo Civic Center. The Shops at University Square offer restuarants and casual dining, unique independently owned retail stores as well as national specialty stores.

Hosts numerous events throughout the year including Fall Fashion Show, SocialICE, Thursdays on First and many more.

Soldier's Field Memorial opened in 2000. This large war emeorial located near downtown Rochester honors all those who served in the Armed Forces.

Dr. Plummer designed the 49 room Tudor mansion with a number of innovative features - electricity, heated pool, inter-com system, etc. The grounds are open to the public from sunrise to sunset; The house is open for summer tours on Wednesdays, June through August.

47 room Tudor home of Dr. Will and Hattie Mayo, constructed between 1916-1918. Used as a meeting place for the staff of Mayo Foundation fellows and visiting physicians and scientists.

Premier shopping center in SE MN, anchored by JC Penney, Herberger's, Macy's and Scheel's Sporting Goods. Indoor walking program - no membership fee, doors open at 7:30am Monday through Sunday.

Site of Winter Farmer's Market - Saturday mornings, November through April. Consists of four large arenas, used year around for a variety of events and purposes, such as antiques shows, howm and vacation shows, youth hockey tournaments, and the Olmsted County Fair.

Provides daily non-stop jet service to MSP, Atlanta and Chicago through Delta and American Eagle Airlines. Also has a large FedEx terminal, smal DHL station and general aviation terminal for corporate and private aircraft.

Historic home of three generations of the Mayo Family. The mansion is open for tours on varying day May - October. Private tours may be arranged for large groups. Christmas tours in November - each room is decorated with holiday items.

Highlights major events and personalities that shaped the history of Olmsted County from settlement to present. The museum is open Tuesday - Saturday 9am to 5pm. William Dee Cabin open Memorial Day - Labor Day, admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.