Location: Rochester
Top Things to do in Rochester
Things to do in Rochester, Minnesota (MN): The Best Fun Activities & Games
Rochester is a city founded in 1854 in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County located on the Zumbro River's south fork in Southeast Minnesota. It is Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest city located outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2015, the Rochester metropolitan area has a population of 215,884. According to the 2010 United States Census the city has a population of 106,769. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the 2016 population was 114,011. It is the home of the Mayo Clinic and formerly, one of IBM's largest facilities. The city has long been rated as one of the best places to live in the United States by multiple publications such as Money and is one of the most educated cities in the world.
Restaurants in Rochester
1. Emagine theater
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. The Escape Challenge
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5.0 based on 267 reviews
An interactive adventure like no other. Your group is locked in an immersive experience. 60 minutes on the clock. You must find clues, solve puzzles, and unlock secret passages in order to complete your mission and escape. Armed with only your wits, you'll need to complete your mission before time runs out. You'll need teamwork, communication, and a whole lot of critical thinking. Located in Rochester, MN, and voted BEST Escape Room in Minnesota, Escape Challenge is the ultimate destination for adventure seekers, and puzzle fanatics. Put your skills to the challenge, the Escape Challenge. The perfect event for any group. Families, friends, work outings, bachelorette parties or any other group event. Let us make your event memorable.
Reviewed By G9091PXkarens
Escape room challenges is our new Thanksgiving tradition. We really enjoyed the level of challenges in the Frank N Stein room. We had a group of 6 and everyone was busy and challenged. We would definitely recommend and will probably go back for one of the other rooms in the future.
3. Med City Escape
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Med City Escape is Rochester's newest and best Escape Room experience! You and your team are trapped in a room and you have one hour to escape!
4. UNRAVELED Escape Room
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5.0 based on 107 reviews
UNRAVELED Escape Room is a real life escape challenge where you come with a group of between 4 and 10 friends/family members/co-workers/etc and you get LOCKED UP! It is up to you and your team to find the clues and solves the puzzles in order to escape in time... "Do You Have What It Takes To Escape?" First theme up: Escape From Alcatraz - Experience The Rock like never before!
Reviewed By shiank2021
I liked that when we were stuck they would help here and there. The rooms definitely keep you busy. My recommendation for anyone coming to this escape room is bring people who actually help. Definitely work as a team, but also spread out because having multiple people focus on just one thing really wastes your time. Overall it was a fun experience and I’ll definitely be coming back soon to try out the other escape rooms!!
5. Archery Addiction
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
We are Rochester's ONLY Nerf War and Archery Combat facility! We cater to adults and kids alike. We specialize in memorable experiences! Nerf Wars is team vs team structured gameplay for ages 6+ with multiple game modes. Feel free to bring your own blasters (if they take regular nerf darts) or use ours! We supply all of the darts and safety equipment. Archery Combat is an addicting team vs team sport for adults and kids ages 7+. We use dodgeball rules and safe foam-tipped arrows to create a lasting experience and as much fun as you can handle! We offer a fun and competitive experiences that you will remember for years to come. Great for groups! We do mobile events and parties too!
6. Mayo Field
7. Roca Climbing & Fitness
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Roca Climbing & Fitness is Rochester, MN’s best indoor rock climbing gym that offers outstanding climbing, yoga, and fitness opportunities all while being centered on building the community!
8. Bounce World
9. The Machine Shed
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 935chrisy
By far the best deal for gaming arcades in Rochester! If you have your own consoles at home it is worth scanning their shelves and you can buy their big arcade box's too! They have tons of cool retro items besides games as well. The staff is extremely chill and they have Virtual Reality! Just pay one time and you can game all day! If your gaming console or remotes act up they will fix them or replace them at a reasonable price as well! By far the best arcade around! Kids are free too! If you remember how the Shed was over a decade ago they expanded and it's about 4 times bigger! 12 out of 10 ;)
10. CMX - Chateau
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4.0 based on 32 reviews
Paragon Chateau 14 offers Rochester residents the best in movie going amenities, including the latest technology in picture sound and quality, exceptional customer service, expanded concessions, and The Backlot Bar & Lounge conveniently located inside the theater.
