Plummer House , 1091 Plummer Ln SW , [20] . Grounds open Sunrise to Sunset year round, house open fo

Rochester [1] is a city in the state of Minnesota that is home to the world famous Mayo Clinic [2] . It is about 80 miles (130km) SE of Minneapolis/St. Paul. It is cold in the winter the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie and warm, and many times hot, in the summer. It has a population of 107,890 in the city limits, with more in the surrounding areas. The city hosts millions out-of-town visitors coming for treatment at the Mayo Medical Center (Mayo Clinic) and has a well developed infrastructure to deal with its many visitors. Due to the large amount of visitors, Rochester is much busier than other cities of its size.
Rochester International Airport ( IATA : RST ) [3] is 10 miles south of downtown Rochester along Hwy 63. Due to the large number the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie of visitors to the Mayo Clinic, there are more flights than in comparably-sized cities, approximately 15-20 per day. Delta Air Lines [4] ) has flights from Minneapolis/St. Paul and Detroit. American Airlines [5] offers direct service from Chicago O'Hare. Allegiant Air [6] offers direct flights to Phoenix. Allegiant used to offer twice-weekly flights from Las Vegas but that ended on 2/15/2010. However, the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie the airline is considering bringing the flights back.
The airport attempting to get more air service into Rochester. The airport the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie directors have recently contacted the current the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie providers, American and Delta, about adding more destinations, and have also contacted United, Frontier, and Allegiant to bring new nonstop destinations to the airport.
There are several car-rental companies located at the airport. Taxis are relatively expensive, approximately $25 between downtown Rochester and the airport. Shuttle service is available, timed to meet each arrival; one-way fare to downtown hotels is approximately $11.50. Some hotels also provide shuttle service. Make sure you fly into Rochester, MN, not Rochester, NY!
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport ( IATA : MSP ) [7] is a 90-min drive NW of Rochester. A major airport, it has flights from most major cities around the world. Dominated by Delta Air Lines. Go Rochester the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie Direct [8] and Rochester Shuttle Service [9] offer scheduled shuttle the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie service between MSP and Rochester. Star Limousine Service [10] and Gold Crown Limo [11] offer private sedan service.
When flying in to Rochester, it is worth checking flights into both airports. Flights in to and out of Rochester the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie are typically slightly more expensive (about $50); however, as with all things related to airfares, this varies widely.
the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie The closest interstate to Rochester is I-90 running east and west across Minnesota. There are two exits from I-90 that will take you north into Rochester, US Highway 63 (when coming from the west) and US Highway 52 (Exit 218) (when coming from the east).
US Highway 63 runs north and south through Rochester and is the main north-south thoroughfare through downtown the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie Rochester, and connects Rochester with Lake City and south to Waterloo and connect you up with the Avenue of the Saints. It is a 4-lane expressway between I-90 and US 52, with a freeway portion in the last couple of miles towards Highway 52.
US Highway 52 also runs north and south through Rochester and is the main pipeline connecting Rochester with the Twin Cities and running south to the southeast corner of Minnesota and into Iowa. It is a 6-lane freeway.
There is no train service into Rochester. The closest station is 45 minutes drive away in Winona. However, ground transportation between Rochester and Winona is available from GoCarefree Shuttle [12] . However, GoCarefree Shuttle does not wait in Winona for passengers disembarking at the Winona Amtrak station seeking transit to Rochester.
Jefferson Lines [13] offers service to many cities, plus connects to Greyhound in Minneapolis. Jefferson Lines buses stop at the Sinclair gas station located at 205 6th St SW. If part of your trip involves travel the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie on Greyhound [14] , you can purchase your ticket on Greyhound's website, which will cover travel on both carriers.
Parking . In most areas of Rochester, parking the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie is not an issue, with plenty of surface parking. The only exceptions are downtown and near the Clinic. It is possible to find street parking downtown, although difficult in the inner downtown. Note that the time limit on parking meters is enforced even for cars with handicap parking placards. The city-owned parking lots are free nights and weekends, with the first hour free during weekdays. the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie However, the privately-owned lots do not offer this, so look for the "free evening parking" signs if you want to take advantage of this. The signage downtown is pretty much non-existent, so you're own your own to find the lots. If you are going to the Clinic, there are Mayo-owned lots near the primary patient-care buildings; Mayo provides a map showing them. Rates are $2 for the first hour, $1 per hour thereafter. You can purchase 5 or 10 day passes which allow in-and-out in the same day. They also do not need to be used on consecutive days. The Mayo lots sometimes fill during the morning hours, but turnover is very quick and you are unlikely to wait more than 10 min.
Public bus system [15] : There is a public bus system, but it is likely not to be useful to the visitor. There is no bus service on Sundays or holidays, and during the rest of the week, they will stop running fairly early, generally the last routes end at 9PM. The main goal of the bus system is to serve the downtown area. Also, the bus system revolves around the Mayo Clinic schedule, so if the Clinic were to close early (Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve), the buses will also stop running early as well. The buses run generally on an hourly basis with half hour service during the rush hours. The bus system utilizes a wagon-wheel-spoke type of grid, with routes the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie all ending up in the downtown area to make transfers. You can request a transfer pass from one bus to the next if you are getting on a bus to get to another part of the city. On Tuesdays, there is a Shopper's bus that will get you to some of the different shopping areas in Rochester. A bus terminal was recently the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie made downtown, with electric signs telling when the bus route is scheduled, and whether is is on time or delayed (like an airport).
The central part of the city is arranged on a more-or-less standard grid. Streets run east-west and avenues run north-south. This divides the city into four quadrants, NW, NE, SE, SW. There are some named streets you might encounter.
Most of the newer residential development in the last 15 years has largely abandoned the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie the numbered grid system and gone to named curved streets. If you need to find these, there are free maps available in most hotels and the local phone book.
Assisi Community Center ( Assisi Heights ), 1001 14th St , ☎ +1 507-282-7441 , [16] . Guided tours M and Sa 2PM by appointment. the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie Additional times may be arranged for groups of 10+ . Originally built as the home of the Sisters of Saint Francis, now part is being used as a community center. Italian Romanesque structure. Free, donations accepted . edit
Heritage House , 225 First Ave NW , ☎ +1 507-286-9208 the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie . ( Jun 1-Aug 30 Tu, Th, Su 1PM-3:30PM ). Exhibits the way of life of a typical middle-class Midwestern family as of 125 years ago. The house has been restored and authentically furnished with antiques, quilts, dolls, and china. edit
Historic Chateau Theatre ( Barnes and Noble Downtown ), 15 First St SW . Was one of the most elaborate theaters built in the early 1900's. Has French Village decor complete with balconies and turrets, then remodeled into a Barnes and Noble store. (Not to be confused with the current Chateau movie theater.) edit
History Center of Olmsted County , 1195 W Circle Dr SW , ☎ +1 507-282-9447 , [17] . Tu-Sa 9AM-5PM . Rare pictures, maps, diaries, exhibits about Rochester's history. Visit William Dee Log Cabin, Hadley Valley School House, and the George Stoppel Farm. $5 adults, $2 children . edit
Mayo Clinic Tour , [18] . Offers both a general tour of the history of the Clinic, and an art tour showcasing the art collection. Can also pickup a brochure from any Help Desk for a self-guided tour. Free . edit
Mayowood Mansion , 3720 Mayowood Rd SW , ☎ +1 507-282-9447 , [19] . ( Varies by season ). 38-room mansion, originally the home of Dr. Charles Mayo. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. $12 adults, $5 children under 15 . edit
Plummer House , 1091 Plummer Ln SW , [20] . Grounds open Sunrise to Sunset year round, house open for tours every W Jun-Aug the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie 1PM-5PM . Original home of Dr. Plummer. 49-room mansion on 11 acres. Building primary used for events. Free . edit
Douglas State Trail , ☎ +1 507-285-7176 , [30] . 13-mile blacktop trail between Rochester and Pine Island. Suitable for biking, walking. Starts at Valleyhigh Dr. just east of W Circle Dr NW (parking available). edit
Oxbow Park and Zoo , 5731 County Rd 105 NW, Byron ( Take Valleyhigh Rd NW /Hwy 4) W from Rochester about 15 min. Just before stop sign, turn right. ), ☎ +1 507 775-2451 , [31] . Picnic areas by river. Several miles of hiking trails through the woods. Small zoo. Free (donation requested for zoo) . edit
Quarry Hill Nature Center , 701 Silver Creek Rd NE , ☎ +1 507 281-6114 , [32] . Nature center with displays. Lots of trails and parks to explore. Cross-country skiing and snow shoeing in the winter. Free . edit
Recreational Trails the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie , [33] . Rochester has over 60 miles of paved trails suitable for pedestrian, bike, in-line skate, wheelchair, and stroller use. Downloadable pdf maps are available from the website listed, or paper-version can be purchased for $1. edit
Rochester Park System , [34] . Contains over 100 city parks totaling more than 3200 acres. Many parks have sports facilities (e.g tennis, basketball, soccer) and playgrounds. Downloadable pdf maps and facility listings are available from the website the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie listed. edit
Silver Lake Park , ( 7th St and 8th Ave NW ). Small lake with many walking paths. Best known for the thousands of Canadian Geese that winter here. Park h