Zoey’s guidebook
Food scene
Grandma's Kitchen
1514 N Broadway AveWalking distance from the Oasis.
Great way to get a few minutes of exercise by walking or biking to get your cup of coffee and breakfast! Just on the other side of N. Broadway from the Oasis.
Coffee & Bagels
1593 N Broadway AveGreat way to get a few minutes of exercise by walking or biking to get your cup of coffee and breakfast! Just on the other side of N. Broadway from the Oasis.
Kung Fu tea
1006 North Broadway AvenueWalking distance from the Oasis.
Yum! Poké
9 3rd Avenue NorthwestThis restaurant is located in the heart of downtown, definitely my favorite!
Our favorite winery in town. Love the view there too! Take the wagon tour if you have some time.
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Salem Glen Winery
5211 60th Ave SWOur favorite winery in town. Love the view there too! Take the wagon tour if you have some time.
Lucy's Taco
1880 North Broadway AvenueFive West
1991 Commerce Dr NWFiesta Cafe Bar
1645 N Broadway AveWe love their banana pannekoeken for breakfast and brunch outings! 😍
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Hollandberry Pannekoeken
214 N Broadway AveWe love their banana pannekoeken for breakfast and brunch outings! 😍
Sightseeing
Just down the lake, you can make a pitstop at the Oasis and enjoy the water all day! Their paddle boats, kayaks and canoes make a great instagrammable spot from the backyard.
Silver Lake Boat & Bicycle Rentals
800 W Silver Lake Dr NEJust down the lake, you can make a pitstop at the Oasis and enjoy the water all day! Their paddle boats, kayaks and canoes make a great instagrammable spot from the backyard.
If you're up for a little longer walk, you can follow the Silver Lake and enjoy our local Art Center. They always have new exhibitions on.
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Rochester Art Center
30 Civic Center Dr SEIf you're up for a little longer walk, you can follow the Silver Lake and enjoy our local Art Center. They always have new exhibitions on.
If you're looking for an evening entertainment, the Civic theatre will usually have their line up ready to meet your taste with our local talent.
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Rochester Civic Theatre
30 Civic Center Dr SEIf you're looking for an evening entertainment, the Civic theatre will usually have their line up ready to meet your taste with our local talent.
Historic Southwest
Shopping
All our fresh flowers at the Oasis are brought to you directly from the flower shop down the lake. You can check them out for a serene visit.
Flowers by Jerry
122 10th St NEAll our fresh flowers at the Oasis are brought to you directly from the flower shop down the lake. You can check them out for a serene visit.
Grocery store is across the street, about half a block away. When we found out we were missing one ingredient to our recipes, it's so convenient to have the grocery store in walking distance.
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Silver Lake Foods
1402 N Broadway AveGrocery store is across the street, about half a block away. When we found out we were missing one ingredient to our recipes, it's so convenient to have the grocery store in walking distance.
Apache Mall
U.S. 14Shops At University Square
111 Broadway Ave SHealth and wellness
If you need a day pass to get some serious exercise in, the REC center is just across the Broadway from the Oasis.
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Rochester Recreation Center
21 Elton Hills Dr NWIf you need a day pass to get some serious exercise in, the REC center is just across the Broadway from the Oasis.
Great place also just across the N. Broadway for health and wellness. They have fitness group classes, art classes (I took the ceramic class), drive in movie theater and all sorts of pop-up style events for any age.
125 Live
125 Elton Hills Dr NWGreat place also just across the N. Broadway for health and wellness. They have fitness group classes, art classes (I took the ceramic class), drive in movie theater and all sorts of pop-up style events for any age.
Rochester Athletic Club
3100 19th St NWSurrounding Areas
About 20-25 minutes away from the Oasis is Whitewater State Park located in Altura, MN. Great hiking spot! We got engaged at the Inspirational Point (one of the hiking paths there). Also on the way back you can check out "Whitewater Winery" a great scenic place with delicious wines!
Altura
About 20-25 minutes away from the Oasis is Whitewater State Park located in Altura, MN. Great hiking spot! We got engaged at the Inspirational Point (one of the hiking paths there). Also on the way back you can check out "Whitewater Winery" a great scenic place with delicious wines!
Douglas State Trail
Douglas State TrailIf you want to put some miles in, Douglas Trail can lead you all over SE MN.
Instagrammable spots
Lots of activities and events in downtown Rochester. Feel free to message me for recommendations specific to what you're looking for.
Downtown
Lots of activities and events in downtown Rochester. Feel free to message me for recommendations specific to what you're looking for.
Little Thistle Brewing
2031 14th St NWGreat brews and a cool wall mural
Fresh foods of all kind. A great way to see the local artisan made goods.
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Rochester Farmers Market - Graham Park
35 Fairgrounds Ave SEFresh foods of all kind. A great way to see the local artisan made goods.
Summer concert series (free). Bring a picnic blanket and some snacks and enjoy live music!
Down By The Riverside
30 Civic Center Dr SESummer concert series (free). Bring a picnic blanket and some snacks and enjoy live music!
Reserve the table by the window corner (ask for the atrium), their aesthetic inside is impeccable and you'll be able to get some downtown scene in the pictures. Their food is delicious!
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CRAVE Food & Drink (Rochester)
220 Broadway Avenue SouthReserve the table by the window corner (ask for the atrium), their aesthetic inside is impeccable and you'll be able to get some downtown scene in the pictures. Their food is delicious!