Entertainment

Rochester offers a stimulating combination of arts and entertainment and a four-season calendar of sports and recreation. Active civic music and theater programs provide opportunities to participate and enjoy the arts. The city is the region's shopping hub, with 25 shopping centers, more than 500 stores and a farmer's market.

Minneapolis and St. Paul are an easy 75-minute drive to the northwest - providing access to metropolitan shopping, sporting and cultural events and dining. Among the many attractions are the nationally recognized Guthrie Theater, Minnesota Orchestra, Walker Art Center and Mall of America. Collegiate and professional baseball, basketball, football and hockey teams are based in the Twin Cities. Chicago is just 350 miles from Rochester, or a 45-minute flight.

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