Planning events is no easy feat. As the organizers of large events like SocialICE and Thursdays Downtown, we get it! That’s why we want to help other event organizers secure event funding through our Start-Up Event Grant. Read More
Here Comes Santa Claus Survey
We hope Here Comes Santa Claus made it on downtown Rochester's nice list of events this year! To let Santa know what you liked about it, please fill out this short survey. Read More
Chill Out: SocialICE 2020
SocialICE presented by the Rochester Downtown Alliance will return February 6-8, 2020 to transform Downtown Rochester into an icy oasis. Read More
New Downtown Mural
A new mural in downtown Rochester blends one artist’s style of colorful organic shapes with another’s line art. Read More
Where to Stay for a Visit
“Are you here for business or personal?” It’s a question likely to be heard when booking a hotel room. Whichever is the case, your stay in downtown Rochester will be a pleasurable one... Read More
Things to do
Whether you are visiting for the first time or are a life-long resident, here you will find plenty of places to go in your spare time... Read More
Happy Hours
Going out to celebrate some great news? Or need somewhere to unwind after a long day of work? Sip, sip, hooray, does downtown Rochester have plenty of happy hour hangouts... Read More
STORIES
Have an hour to kill or looking to try something new in Downtown Rochester? Numerous individuals and businesses share their favorite things and provide some great recommendations... Read More
Events
Experience the vibrancy and excitement of downtown Rochester from your point of view... Read More
Video Series
Mini Video Series Part 4: Overall Glimpse of People, Places, and Experiences in Downtown Rochester, MN Read More
