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Picnic areas by river. Several miles of hiking trails through the woods. Small zoo featuring animals native to Minnesota.
Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo are a campground and zoo located in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States, north of the city of Byron, and about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) west of Rochester. It houses over 30 species of animals, most of which have injuries that would prevent them from surviving in the wild. All of the animals are native to Minnesota. The zoo is named after Dr. Paul E. Zollman. The most popular animals include a wolf, bald eagle, white-tailed deer, coyotes, bobcat, river otters, bison and cougar. Oxbow Park is open most of the year, as is Zollman Zoo, with a majority of the animals being visible year round.
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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).
Community theater offering summer melodramas and traditional shows year round.
Rare pictures, maps, diaries, exhibits about Rochester's history. Visit William Dee Log Cabin, Hadley Valley School House, and the George Stoppel Farm.
It was built as the home of the Sisters of Saint Francis, and now part is being used as a spirituality center. Italian Romanesque structure.
38-room mansion, former home of Dr. Charles Mayo. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is being renovated, but tours are still available.