Around Rochester Minnesota

Section targeting Time and time again visitors from around the world converge on Rochester, Minnesota for different reasons. I've met many people from all walks of life and I thoroughly enjoy it. I'm constantly asked by different people, what is there to do in Rochester, Mn?, do you have (blank)? etc; Most times the questions are built around a person's beliefs, lifestyles, and or hobbies. Most people would like to enjoy the same things, groups, or fun that they have at home here in Rochester. So I've decided to offer information about a great group in Rochester that visitors might take an interest in. GLCS (Gay Lesbian Community Services of Southeast Minnesota ) is a very fun, openly gay, and interesting group that includes activities that span throughout the calendar months of the year. They offer happy hour get-together socials (I will have their contact information available below - For time, locations, hours of meetups), political rally's and also have a

Niagara Cave  Harmony, Minnesota Most visitors to Rochester have visited before. Often time returning visitors have exhausted Rochester's small entertainment options, but thankfully Rochester is surrounded by wonderful towns that are packed with things to do, and one of those things is the Niagara Cave located in Harmony, Minnesota. Niagara Cave is a unique attraction. It'ts a wonderful experience especially in the warmer months. Here's a quote from the website : "Niagara Cave is one of the most fascinating and unique geological attractions in the United States. During the one-hour guided tour, visitors will witness a waterfall, nearly 60 feet high, stalactites both delicate and massive, calcite flowstone, fossils that have been dated to over 400 million years old, and a wedding chapel in which over 400 weddings have been performed, plus much more".   Niagara Cave is a great place to visit if you're looking to venture out and see what th

After Hours Paranormal Investigations    Rochester, Minnesota is allegedly packed full of paranormal activity, some say they have seen ghostly manifestations at Quarry Hill Park, Crimson Ridge, Kahler Hotel, Mayowood Mansion, and other locations in Rochester. This post has little to do with the "Spookiness" surrounding this subject but more so with the understanding and investigation of it and there is a group in Rochester that understands and investigates things of such nature. After Hours Paranormal Investigations. After Hours Paranormal Investigations is flag shipped by Dr. Nancy J. Horvath-Zurn, an inter-spiritual mentor, inspirational speaker, writer, paranormal investigator, psychic and medium.       Their investigations include the Villisca Ax Murder House - Villisca, IA, Mrs. B's Bed and Breakfast - Lanesboro, MN, and a host of other paranormal related locations.   For more info about the group: After Hours Paranormal Investigation s http://www.after

Food Stores Near Mayo Clinic and Downtown in Walking Distance Peoples Food Co-op   (roughly 4 miles from Mayo Clinic) The Peoples Food Co-op offers a great selection of alternative, healthy, vegetarian, vegan and a multitude of vitamins and healthy lifestyle foods and items.  The staff here are very friendly and welcome newcomers and locals alike. The Peoples Food Co-Op 519 1st Avenue SW Rochester, MN 55902 Ph: 507-289-9061 http://pfc.coop/ Kmar t (closed) Kmart is roughly 2-3 miles from the Mayo Clinic and any hotel in the downtown area. Here you'll find the things that you will need that will keep you going for your stay in Rochester (i.e. tooth paste, bottled water etc. Kmart (closed) 201 Ninth St S E Rochester, MN 55904 (507) 288-9567 Walgreens (location roughly 3 to 5 miles from the Mayo Clinic) In addition we have two Walgreen stores located approximately 3 and 5 miles out of downtown Rochester downtown. We have a south Walgreens which is l

Times may vary. Please call 507-884-9084 for more specific information.  The Walmart Shuttle stops at the following locations:     (if you are not staying at one of the hotels or visiting the Mayo Clinic, that's okay most of these buildings are located next to each other its easily accessible to walk over and get the shuttle.)   *HINT: Press Control+F key and type name of hotel in search box, to quickly locate your hotel or location on the list below.* Shuttle days/times:   Monday - Saturday (first pick up starts at 8a.m. and last departure is 7p.m.) Mondays / Wednesdays / Fridays Depart from Walmart 9:00 10:30 11:50 1:00 2:10 3:30 5:00 6:05 7:00 Village on 3rd Ave . 8:00 9:05 10:35 11:55 1:05 2:15 3:35 5:05 on call Fontaine Towers 8:05 9:10 10:40 12:00 1:10 2:20 3:40 5:10 on call Broadway Plaza 8:07 9:12 10:42 12:02 1:12 2:22 3:42 5:12 on call Park Tower Apartments 8:10 9:15 10:45 12:05 1:15 2:25 3:45 5:15 on call Castleview Apartments 8:12 9:17

  Maria's Kitchenette -Rochester, Minnesota A cab drivers review of Maria's Kitchenette Maria is still working here she opened her hotel and Kitchenette's some years back. She's a very nice person and you can meet and greet with her if you're visiting Rochester because she also works at the convenience store that's located downstairs below the Kitchenettes. The area around Maria's is not bad at all, there was a time that a few blocks behind the hotel the area was somewhat sketchy. The people who stay at Maria's Kitchenettes are a mixed crowd, most are visiting the Mayo Clinic or St. Mary's Hospital, but some are also local people who are down on their luck and need some housing. PLEASE understand, this does not mean that Maria's Kitchenettes is a bad place, but it does have a hodgepodge of interesting people who stay there.   The hotel is a pretty safe place to stay. It's also located right next to Canadian Honker Restaurant one of

Movie Theaters in Rochester Galaxy 14, CineMagic (Hollywood 12), Chateau 14 Movie Theater  Rochester, Minnesota has three movie theaters For more Information: Marcus Wehrenburg Galaxy 14 Cinema + IMAX Rochester Cinema 4340 Maine Ave SE Rochester,  MN   55904 507-529-1753 Website CineMagic (Hollywood 12) 2171 Superior Drive N.W. Rochester, MN 55901 507-536-7469 Website Paragon Chateau 14 450 East Circle Drive NE Rochester, MN 55906 507-282-2020