Dear Rochester Visitor,


Rochester is a great city—and we’re not shy about telling everyone! As mayor of this city, I invite you to personally experience why we’re cheering, “Rah Rah Rochester!”


A great place to visit, hold a reunion or convention, or even settle down and raise a family, Rochester has been ranked the #1 City in America for Best Place to Live by Money magazine. In 2010, Rochester was rated number six of the “10 Best Cities for the Next Decade” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine and was ranked number 12 of the “Best Towns in America for Hunters and Fishermen” by Outdoor Life magazine. With a tradition of small-town hospitality, you’ll find big-city amenities here in Rochester, home to over 100,000 people with an estimated 2.7 million visitors annually. Economically anchored by Mayo Clinic, IBM and many related agriculture and technology companies, Rochester has a living history of innovation thanks to the many fine people who live and work in our community. We welcome you in downtown along our new newly reconstructed 2nd Street, where you will find the city alive day and night year-round.


As a city, we have so much of which to be proud. We offer an amazing city trail system, pedestrian subway/ skyway system that provides protection from any weather, a commitment to arts and culture, international dining, shopping downtown and throughout the town with big-name to one-of-a-kind retailers, exciting nightlife, a wide range of recreation and outdoor opportunities and tours that will connect you with our heritage and community.


For travel planning assistance and visitor information, please call the Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-634-8277. When you arrive, our hotel-room magazine, Experience Rochester, will do the rest— offering interesting articles and detailed information on what to do and where to eat.


We look forward to your visit! Sincerely,


Ardell F. Brede, Mayor City of Rochester, Minnesota


Dest inat ion Rochester 2011 3


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