Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is designed with visitors in mind, and we've made getting around a priority.
Most hotels run free shuttles to Mayo Clinic downtown, which is where most international patients are seen. Downtown buildings are connected by a climate-controlled walkway system, so you don't have to worry about the weather. And if you do want to venture outside in winter, downtown sidewalks are heated to reduce the chance of icy buildup.
The Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus, is about six blocks away from Mayo Clinic downtown. Shuttles run regularly between the two, so you don't have to worry about how to get from one to the other if you have an appointment there.
Beyond your appointments, you can find many of Rochester's best dining and entertainment options within a very walkable downtown. However, if you want to explore Rochester outside of downtown, you will probably need a car. While there are public transportation options, times and routes can be limited. There are many car rental options and on-campus parking is available. Limo services, taxis, Uber and Lyft also are available.
The city also is very bikeable, offering bike and electric bike rentals and 85 miles of paved trails.
