Rochester, Minnesota

The home of the world renowned Mayo Medical Center and the largest IBM complex under one roof. Proud of its record of consistently landing near or on the top of several of the nation's "Most Livable Cities" lists. A unique cosmopolitan small town of 82,000 people, Rochester is nestled in the rolling farmlands and wooded hills of the Zumbro River Valley. Its cosmopolitan quality comes from a rare combination of ethnic diversity, modern glass skyscrapers, shopping, fine dining and accommodations, and vast cultural offerings.

Clash 8 Host Hotels

The first three hotels will provide local transportation
(fly-in teams must stay in one of these first three hotels)

Best Western Soldiers Field ($72) 800-366-2067 - Groups call Kristine Ihrke at (507) 292-7337
The Kahler Grand Hotel ($69) 800-533-1655 - Groups call Julie Haldeman at (507) 285-2756
Kahler Inn & Suites ($72 - $82) 800-533-1655 - Groups call Julie Haldeman at (507) 285-2756

Teams with their own transportation may also consider (drive-in teams)
County Inn & Suites North ($65) (888) 201-1746 - Groups call Matt Morrissey at (507) 287-0711
Radisson Hotel ($80) 800-333-3333 - Groups Call Kevin Ryan (507) 280-8888
Hilton Garden Inn ($80) 866-518-6000 - Groups Call Kevin Ryan at (507) 280-8888

Getting here
Rochester is easily accessible via US Interstate 90 from the East and West and US Highways 52 and 63 from the North and South. Rochester is also home to the Rochester International Airport (RST) with service by Northwest and American Airlines and is approximately 60 south of the Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP) airport.