Around Rochester Minnesota

Treasure Island Hotel Resort and Casino   Rochester, Minnesota (Welch, MN) Treasure Island Hotel Resort and Casino "Thousands of slots. Rows upon rows of blackjack tables. Mouth-watering food, top notch entertainment and luxurious accommodations with bright, fresh flowers. - Treasure Island Casino  Treasure Island Casino is a local favorite, it's a nice getaway. The casino is located 70 miles northwest of Rochester, Minnesota in the small town of Welch. There are many transportation services that offer various "trip" package deals. Treasure Island hosts most games you would expect from a casino; from slots, table games (blackjack, poker etc;), bingo, golf and also bowling. Treasure Island is a great place to break the monotony of clinic appointments :) A few things to note: Treasure Island does serve alcohol Treasure Island is a smoking casino, but there is a section that is non-smoking and they do a great job of ventilating this area. T

Safe Areas of Rochester, Minnesota A local hotel doorman on the safety of Rochester, Minnesota "Simply put, yes Rochester, Minnesota is very safe in general. Our downtown follows rules that most cities follow, safe in the day keep your eye on things at night. But to be more specific, the Peace Plaza no matter what time of day is very safe to walk and relax about." The Peace Plaza in recent years has become the flaming torch of Rochester (it lets visitors know, that yes Rochester does have fun things to do). The Peace Plaza area was completely overhauled and remodeled, adding new sidewalks with lights, and also hosting events in the winter and summer months. The Mayo Clinic, Sunstone properties (The Khaler Hotel, Marriot hotel downtown) and the city of Rochester, Minnesota work in tandem to make sure this area of downtown is safe no matter what time of day or evening. This area is patrolled by hotel security, Mayo Clinic security, city Police and also mall security.

Hotels in Rochester MN That Allow Pets Short List If you are visiting Rochester, Minnesota and have beloved pets that you can not leave at home, you will be happy to know that Rochester hotels are very pet friendly. Here is a short complied list of hotels that currently accept pets. Kahler Grand Hotel Aspen Suites Rochester AmericInn  Hotel & Suites Rochester Airport Aspen Select Hotel Centerstone Plaza Hotle Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area The Towers at the Kahler Grand Hotel Extended Stay America Rochester - North Extended Stay America Rochester - South Doubletree Hotel Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area Days Inn Rochester South Microtel Inn & Suites Rochester La Quinta Inn Rochester Super 8 Motel - Rochester/South Broadway Kahler Inn and Suites Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Quality Inn And Suites Rochester  Staybridge Suites Rochester Residence Inn by Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Area Clarion Ro

Dorthy Day House - Rochester Minnesota A limo drivers response to a Rochester Post Bulletin article... "The Post-Bulletin on 1/30/2010 wrote a article listing the best places to stay in Rochester, Minnesota when you are visiting here. They created a list that includes a few places. The Dorthy Day House is a place in my opinion that is not a good place for anyone to stay at. The Dorthy Day House is a place that was founded with a idea in mind to help homeless people and is specifically meant to function as such. I would not recommend anyone that is "not" in need of emergency housing to stay there. Many types of individuals frequent this house. Here are a few things to consider: If a person stays in the house they will also sleep in a room with a person  they do not know, eat each meal with a person they do not know and also will have to share a shower and bathroom. Also it should be noted the neighborhood around the house is not the best of areas after 6pm.This

The Baptist Hospitality House is a really safe, great and cheaper alternative to hotels. The Baptist Hospitality House is a lodging ministry to patients and their families visiting the Mayo Clinic and local hospitals. It's rates are $70.00 per night (weekly) and $65.00 per night (monthly), Prices subject to change. General guidelines explains as follows : Mayo Clinic appointments or hospital admission must be made prior to making Baptist Hospitality House reservations. Please be prepared to show a doctor's medical referral or Mayo Clinic appointment schedule at check-in time. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, space-available basis. Space is limited to patients and immediate family, with the exception of patient care providers. The Baptist Hospitality House DOES accommodate organ transplant patients. The Baptist Hospitality House is entirely non-smoking. Guests do NOT have to be Baptists to stay at the Baptist Hospitality House.

Life's a Bench! Project - Rochester, Minnesota The Life's a Bench project is funded by the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council through the Minnesota arts and cultural heritage fund. The project highlights creative artists who submitted designs to paint benches with creative art, which in turn each beach then was placed in various locations around Rochester, Minnesota 13 artists were selected. Each artist received $500 an honorarium from local sponsors.  "Over The Rainbow" Artist: Leisa Luis-Grill Sponsor: Peter and Bari Amadio In Memory of Celena, Pete and Sir Rusty Location: in front of the Rochester Civic Theater near the Goose Artisit webpage : http://www.leisaluis.com/ "Rochesterfest" Artist : Casey Woelk and Cheri Newkirk Sponsor: Home Federal Savings Bank Location : Glass Skyway between University Square and Home Federal branch "Song in My Heart" Artist: Karin Neuvirth Sponsor

Looking for a fun-filled community of like-minded gamers in Rochester? Look no further than the Rochester Gamers Community (RGC)!  Founded in 2006 by a small group of friends, RGC has since grown into a thriving organization that covers all aspects of table gaming. As a volunteer-based group, RGC is dedicated to fostering a sense of community among tabletop gamers of all stripes. Whether you're into RPGs, computer games, home console games (like Xbox 360 and PS5), or any other type of game, RGC has got you covered. Their mission statement is simple:  "To provide the best possible environment for gamers to present their games and connect with others who share their passion. So if you're tired of trying to find like-minded players and just want to kick back, relax, and enjoy some awesome gaming, RGC is the community for you! Don't miss out on the fun" Rochester Gamers Facebook