Rochester is a beautiful and peaceful place to live. It's repeatedly been named one of the most ideal places to live in the U.S. read more
If you want anything remotely like culture, entertainment or good shopping you'll need to go to the Twin Cities 70 miles north of Rochester, and even then you'll find them to be quite a bit less cosmopolitan than you might want if you crave a real big-city experience. read more
Rochester, MN: See why the city is a Top 100 Best Place to Live for four consecutive years. read more
We also really like Red Wing, MN--midway between Rochester and the Cities, but still a great smaller-sized town and totally gorgeous with the Mississippi right there. read more