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Rochester, Minnesota, has plenty of great restaurants around the city, including numerous places where you can get a delicious burger. The next time you want to sink your teeth into a juicy burger, make plans to dine at one of these top spots in Rochester. Snappy Stop Snappy Stop is an independent drive-through spot where you can get classic burgers and a unique burger of the month. Your classic burger options include a Snappy burger, double Snappy burger, or triple Snappy burger. In addition to a juicy burger patty, each option also comes with ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and onion. If you really have an appetite, you can order one of the combo meals to get fries and a drink. more Hot Chip Burger Bar Hot Chip Burger Bar has two locations that both serve up delicious burgers. At the traditional Hot Chip Burger Bar near Apache Mall, you'll find a menu full of tasty burgers that come with two 4-ounce patties, Tony Packo pickles, and Umami fries. One popular option is Call Me the Dude, which has mushrooms, onion, tomato, smoked Gouda, arugula, and a porcini mushroom aioli sauce. Over at Hot Chip Vegan Burger Bar in downtown Rochester, you'll find a variety of plant-based vegan burgers ready to satisfy your hunger. Forager Brewery Even though Forager Brewery is known for its craft beer, it also has a made-from-scratch restaurant that serves up some fantastic burger options. The Forager Burger comes with bacon, blue cheese, pickled onion, and a basil aioli sauce. For something spicy, go with the Fuego Burger, which has bacon, pickled jalapeno cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, habanero jelly, and ranch dressing. Vegetarians and vegans will love the Voodie Burger with its vegan patty, vegan Swiss cheese, house-made pickles, caramelized onions and mushrooms, and barbecue sauce on a pretzel bun. Chester's Kitchen and Bar Just because Chester's Kitchen and Bar is a stylish restaurant that features upscale American cuisine and cocktails, that doesn't mean you can't find some amazing burgers on the menu. Every burger comes with a 100% ground Black Angus patty. One popular option is the Cowboy Burger, which has bacon, white cheddar, barbecue sauce, and crispy onion straws. For a burger that will fill you up, order the Chester's Big Mack and enjoy two all-beef patties, American cheese, Thousand Island dressing, lettuce, pickles, and grilled onions. Wildwood Sports Bar & Grill Wildwood Sports Bar & Grill is a casual spot where you can find craft beers and made-from-scratch food. Each signature burger at the restaurant is handmade with a 7-ounce beef patty. If you're not a fan of beef, you can swap out the beef patty for a portobello mushroom or turkey burger patty. One popular menu option is the Cajun Bacon Bleu Burger, which has a Cajun-seared patty topped with lettuce, tomato, bacon, caramelized onions, and bleu cheese dressing. Whether you're in the mood for a classic burger or something unique, you know you'll have a filling and delicious meal when you choose one of these best burger spots in Rochester.

If you're looking for a drink that's delicious and nutritious, get a smoothie. Smoothies are made with fresh fruit and other wholesome ingredients, so you can enjoy a drink that fills you up and offers plenty of beneficial vitamins. Even better, it's easy to find all of your favorite flavors when you stop by one of these top spots for a smoothie in Rochester, Minnesota. Berry Blendz Berry Blendz focuses on positive dietary habits and general good health when it creates its popular and tasty smoothie drinks. A few of the classic drink flavors include Fruit Flirtation, which has raspberry, strawberry, banana, and orange, as well as Sunshine Passion, which has guava, passion fruit, peach, orange, and strawberry. If you're looking for a smoothie that offers a little something extra, go with one of the power drinks. Some popular options include Power Immunity to help charge up your immune system and Acai Energy, which can give you the kick-start you need to tackle your day. more Tonic Tonic is a warm and welcoming juice bar in the heart of downtown Rochester that serves delicious smoothies made with locally sourced ingredients. If you're interested in getting something healthy, consider the Very Very Berry, which has yogurt, organic local berries, banana, and fresh-squeezed orange juice. For something that will satisfy your hunger, choose the protein-packed Coco-Loco, which includes cacao nibs, oatmeal, dates, almond butter, soy milk, coconut water, and tofu. If you want to treat yourself, order the Salted Caramel Latte and enjoy the coffee, milk, dates, banana, maca, and black lava salt. Queen City Coffee & Juice Queen City Coffee & Juice is the only cold-pressed juice producer in the city. Cold-pressed juices are never heated during the juicing process, which means they maintain a richer nutritional content. Some of the popular options include Blue Raspberry Lemonade, which contains blueberry, raspberry, organic sugar, lemon, and water as well as Solid Gold, which has orange, carrot, pineapple, turmeric, ginger, and lemon. If you're starting a juice cleanse and need drinks for your entire day, you can also order one of the juice packages. Your options range from a one-day package that contains six juices to a five-day package that has six 64-ounce growlers. Tea Time Tea Time is more than just a great place to visit for bubble tea. You'll also find a nice selection of smoothies on the menu. When you're ready to order your smoothie, you can let your creativity shine by choosing any two flavors to create your own drink. Popular flavors include strawberry, cherry, blueberry, lychee, kiwi, mango, and pineapple. You can also select from some of the exclusive smoothie flavors, including taro, coconut, and honeydew. You can even decide whether you want less, normal, or extra ice for a truly personalized drink. The next time you're in the mood for a refreshing and healthy drink, you'll find exactly what you're looking for when you make plans to check out these best places to grab a smoothie around Rochester.

Sometimes, hitting the open road for a cruise along some of the Rochester, Minnesota, area's most scenic drives is just what the doctor ordered. It's even better when you can take man's best friend along for the ride. The area has several great drives that make the perfect road trip for you and your pooch. The next time you feel cabin fever creeping in, warm up the car and take it on one of these incredible scenic road trips. Grand Rounds The Grand Rounds is actually a bike trail and drivable scenic route that spans 53 miles. It will take you through several different landscapes and cityscapes. Thanks to the wonderful variety the Grand Rounds offers, you and your pooch will have a great time. If the weather is nice, you can even stop at several locations to rent kayaks or paddle boats. The Minneapolis lake chain offers several great vistas which are perfect opportunities to snap some Instagram photos of you and your dog. more Drive from Douglas to Mantorville Another wonderful road trip to take with your dog stretches from Douglas to Mantorville. You'll pass through several rural areas that are the perfect mix of greenery and quaint homes. In the fall, the leaves change to glowing orange, red, and yellow, which makes the drive even more stunning. Head Up to Niagra Cave Sometimes it's nice to include a cool destination at the end of a road trip. You can get out, stretch your legs, and enjoy the sights before making the journey back. If you're that type of person, making your way up to Niagra Cave is probably the right scenic road trip for you. If you bring your family instead of your pet on this adventure, there's plenty to do on site. You can take a tour of the expansive cave system that covers over one mile of walking. You'll travel up to 200 feet below the surface on the one-hour tour. The tour also passes by fossils dating back 450 million years. Once you've finished the cave tour, there are a few other activities on the grounds including gemstone mining, mini golf, and a gift shop. Forestville Scenic Route If the Niagra Cave route piqued your interest, the Forestville scenic drive will also be a draw. This incredible drive ends at a beautiful state park which also features a cave. The way to the Forestville Mystery Cave will take you through a lot of back roads, each with their own splendor to take in. While dogs aren't allowed on cave tours, there's plenty you can do at the state park including camping, hiking, and birding. There are plenty of scenic routes you and your pet can experience, so grab a large coffee one morning and hit the road on a great adventure. Even if you don't make your way to one of these four scenic routes, you can still just drive around and explore somewhere you've never been.

Keeping your car clean is a good idea for many reasons. Aside from making it look shiny and new, it's also the healthy thing to do for yourself and your passengers. Those living in or around Rochester, Minnesota, have many great car washes to choose from. Wash Me Car Wash This family-owned establishment was first opened in 2008 and has continued to evolve ever since. Having been converted to a soft touch tunnel carwash two years after being opened, they have since added a truck stall for farm trucks and trailers, two automatic wash stalls with hot water, and three self-service wash stalls for those who want to grab the hot water hose and clean their car by themselves. They also have excellent equipment for interior cleaning, with powerful vacuums that can get all the dust and dirt out of your vehicle's cabin. more Mister Car Wash & Express Lube The first Mister Car Wash location was opened in Houston, Texas more than half a century ago and they have continued to grow ever since. Nowadays they have over 300 car washes and 33 express oil change locations in 21 U.S. states. Their growth is based on the simple idea of doing a proper job on every single car they wash, and their Rochester location perfectly exemplifies that. The thing that puts most people off when it comes to washing their cars is the time they have to wait and do nothing while it's being washed, but Mister Car Wash helps its customers with comfortable and clean facilities, as well as fresh coffee and popcorn on the house. Rochester Mobile Car Care Why go all the way down to the carwash when the carwash can come to you? This is the principle behind Mobile Car Care, the first company in Rochester to offer on-demand washing and detailing services right at your location. If you want to get your car cleaned but can't leave your home or office, you can simply book an appointment. They will come anywhere in Rochester and the surrounding area, expertly washing your car, truck, boat, SUV, trailer, motorcycle, or any other vehicle that needs to be cleaned. Their range of services starts from a simple exterior wash that leaves your car looking clean and shiny. The second option is a full interior-exterior cleaning, with a thorough vacuuming of the entire cabin, including the air vents. If your car is dirtier than usual, you may want to consider the third option, which is a full power wash of both the interior and the exterior that will remove all the spots and the dirt. The fourth and final option includes the first three but also restores your headlights, bumpers, and mud flaps, breathing new life into your vehicle. Although many of us put off washing our cars for as long as we can, driving around in a clean car feels great. Whether you choose to visit a car wash or have one visit you, you'll receive excellent service and have a great looking car inside and out.

Nothing beats a good tailgate. Hanging out by your truck or trailer at an event and firing up the grill with your buddies can be a great way to build memories and make new friends. If you're in the Rochester, Minnesota, area, there's plenty of wonderful opportunities for tailgating all year long. Regardless of what sort of activities you're into, you can enjoy a tailgate in the area. Here are a few fun ideas to get you started. Tailgate at a Vikings Game Football season is over for the Minnesota Vikings, however, pre-season and regular-season games will be back at the end of the summer, meaning football tailgating is back. There's not many better tailgating experiences than those found at NFL football games. There's plenty of lawn games set up and the barbecues will be rocking. If you've never been to a tailgate at an NFL game, but enjoy the cookout atmosphere, be sure to add one to your bucket list. more Tailgating at US Bank Stadium can be tricky since spaces are limited. The stadium offers season-long tailgating passes to season ticket holders only. If you're not a season ticket holder, you'll need to buy a tailgating pass on a game-by-game basis. The tailgating parking lots will open five hours before kickoff for weekend games and must end either three hours after the game has ended or midnight, whichever comes first. Tailgate at a Gohpers Game The tailgating scene at the college football level can be just as exciting and fun as the tailgates happening at US Bank Stadium for the Vikings. The University of Minnesota Gophers play seven home games throughout the season between late August and late November. If you're a real tailgate junky who can't get enough tailgating action you may get the opportunity to pull a double header tailgate weekend by attending a Gophers tailgate on Saturday and a Vikings tailgate the following day. If you plan on tailgating at a Gophers game, there's a few things you'll need to keep in mind. Tailgating is only allowed in designated lots. It can begin six hours before the game starts, but never earlier than 7 am. Weekday games have the same restrictions with the earliest start time being 2 pm. All tailgating must end no later than four hours after the game or midnight, whichever comes first. As the 2020 season approaches, the university will release the schedule of games and provide tailgating start and end times. Olmsted County Fair Another great tailgating experience is a bit different than the one found at a football game. County and country fairs which span multiple days often have parking lots which allow you to stay there with your RV or camper. Here you can find other fair-goers who might be open to a cookout at night. The Olmsted County Fair is one such event where tailgating every night after attending the fair might provide more fun opportunities. With so many tailgating opportunities happening in the Rochester, Minnesota, area it's hard not to find yourself involved in all the fun. Check out one of the three tailgate ideas above this year!

Looking for a bite to eat that's far from the ordinary? if you're cruising around Minnesota, you might be in luck. There are dozens of great Drive-in style restaurants across the state that are worth driving to or making it part of a longer road trip. So, the next time your stomach is asking for a delicious meal on the go, check out these top four drive-in restaurants around the state. Earl's Drive-In, Roseau The first stop on your tour of incredible drive-in restaurants should be Earl's Drive-In. It has everything you're looking for from a drive-in diner that opened up in the 40s. Good food that's less than good for you. The menu is full of delicious items such as juicy burgers, crispy onion rings, and piles of all the french fries you can handle. Bring your appetite, because the food here is so good you might want seconds. more Roscoe's Root Beer & Ribs, Rochester Roscoe's might be the the most unassuming location on our list. However, the food here is great, especially if you're passing by and in the mood for good old fashioned barbecue style food. Simply drive up to this little drive-in and select from a tasty menu of ribs, pulled pork, and more. Be sure to try the barbecue chicken as well, it's moist and incredibly flavorful. If you're not in the mood for barbeque style food, you can easily get your paws on more traditional drive-in food, such as burgers and dogs. Dari-Ette Drive-In, St. Paul Another amazing drive-in restaurant you're going to want to check out is the Dariette Drive-in in St. Paul, Minnesota. One thing that makes this restaurant interesting and unique is the menu. It's not afraid to shy away from burgers and fries and step into more adventurous comfort foods. For example, the juicy and perfectly seasoned meatball sandwiches, covered in a wonderful sauce and lots of cheese is something you won't see on most drive-in menus. The Italian chicken breast sandwiches are equally delicious. Don't forget to pair it with a satisfying milkshake! Peppermint Twist Drive-In, Delano It may sound like the Peppermint Twist Drive-In in Delano, Minnesota, only serves ice cream and treats, however, they actually have a complete dinner menu. This little restaurant opened up in the early 80's and has been serving up great baskets of delicious food ever since. If you brought your kids along, there's a park nearby called Teddy Bear Park. It's a great place to go for a short road trip. Please note that this restaurant is cash only and doesn't take checks or credit cards. The menu is full of tasty foods such as deep-fried mushrooms, 14 different burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, and more. There's something for everyone at the Peppermint Twist Drive-In. There are so many incredible drive-in style restaurants across the state of Minnesota. It might be a fun challenge to see how many you can make it out to this year.

If your mouth is watering for a basket of chicken wings and you're in Rochester, Minnesota, then you're in luck. With several amazing options, you'll enjoy discovering the best wings in Rochester. Chester's Kitchen and Bar At Chester's Kitchen and Bar they take a different approach to preparing wings. Rather than deep frying them, they cook them to flame-grilled perfection. Wings are marinated in herbs and buttermilk, which makes them tender and flavorful, then get rubbed in rotisserie seasoning for an even deeper flavor. Dip your wings in your choice of sauces, which include barbecue, spicy bang-bang, Amablu cheese, or chipotle ranch. Wash down your meal with a cold beer from the bar, such as a lager or dark porter. more The American cuisine restaurant is open for brunch, lunch, and dinner. The rotisserie wings are available for lunch, dinner, and during happy hour. Chester's Kitchen and Bar is located at 111 S. Broadway. It is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., as well as Sunday through Thursday from 4-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 4-11 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dooley's Pub When you have a big appetite, head to Dooley's Pub. This spot serves 1-pound baskets of jumbo bone-in chicken wings that are tossed with your choice of eight sauces. If you feel like something spicy, choose the mango habanero dry rub or sriracha bourbon. For something a little different, opt for the raspberry barbecue or decker style. Additional flavors include new Jack, buffalo, and teriyaki. While the wings are always on the menu, you can even better deals on them during happy hour. Pair them with a beer on tap or in a bottle. The pub is even open late nights so you can grab some grub after a long day. Dooley's Pub is located at 255 1st Ave SW. It is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Wild Bill's Sports Saloon Have your choice of traditional style bone-in wings, breaded boneless wings, or skinny wings at Wild Bill's Sports Saloon. This restaurant has a mother lode of sauces with 14 different varieties available to suit all taste buds. The traditional wings are available with either a dry rub or sauce and the boneless wings come tossed with your favorite sauce. The skinny wings are hand cut, fried in extra virgin olive oil, then tossed in your choice of sauce. Sauce options include Carolina honey BBQ, teriyaki, Bill's Homemade BBQ, parmesan garlic, drunken bourbon BBQ, mild buffalo, Jim Beam buffalo, Cajun ranch, sesame Asian, hot ranch, hot buffalo, Caribbean jerk, and Wild Bill's Reaper sauce. Dry rubs include mesquite BBQ, lemon pepper, buffalo, and ranch. Wild Bill's Sports Saloon is located at 300 17th Ave NW. It is open Sunday from 10 a.m.-12 a.m., Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m.-12 a.m., and Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-1 a.m. When nothing but a basket of wings will do, head to one of these great restaurants in Rochester.

Bubble tea, also known as boba tea, is a Taiwanese drink that was invented in the 1980s in Taichung. The tea is mixed with milk or fruit and topped off with bubbles or pearls, which are actually tapioca balls. The unique drink made its way to Hong Kong and Japan in the 1990s and eventually began springing up in teahouses in the United States. The luxurious drink can be customized a number of ways. If you're in the mood for bubble tea, head to one of these great places in Rochester, Minnesota, for a cold or hot glass of this tasty drink, today. Kung Fu Tea Kung Fu Tea is known both locally and nationally for serving up delicious bubble tea that will keep you coming back for more. With multiple options to choose from, it's easy to customize the perfect glass of bubble tea. Choose your base by selecting from classic, punch, milk strike, slush, milk tea, yogurt, espresso, or milk cap, then select the perfect topping. Toppings include red beans, tapioca, herbal jelly, pudding, nata jelly, fig jelly, aloe jelly, mung bean, or popping bubbles with coffee, grape, or mango flavor. more The sugar level can be adjusted to suit your tastes and your drink can be ordered with or without ice. A variety of new and limited-time flavors are offered throughout the year. If you're addicted to the good stuff, be sure to sign up for their mailing list to receive coupons and alerts. Kung Fu Tea is located at 1006 N. Broadway Ave. It is open daily from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tea Time Have a seat at a table or bar that is against the window and watch passersby as you enjoy a bubble tea at Tea Time. The shop serves up your choice of flavored iced tea, milk tea, or a smoothie that is topped with one of their delicious treats, such as popping balls, tapioca, jelly, or pudding. Refreshing menu options include the jasmine milk tea, strawberry milk tea, taro milk tea, honeydew milk tea, and passion fruit green tea. During cold months, order your bubble tea hot to warm up. When it's warm outside, opt for the iced version to help you cool off. Tea Time is located at 20 2nd Ave SW. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Pho Chau When you're hungry for a delicious meal, but also craving bubble tea, head to Pho Chau. This authentic Vietnamese restaurant focuses on mouthwatering dishes, such as pho, pad Thai, and fried rice, but they also serve up cold glasses of bubble tea to wash your meal down. Pho Chau is located at 1014 N. Broadway Ave. It is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. You don't have to cross the ocean to enjoy an authentic bubble tea. Simply head to one of these great spots in Rochester and enjoy a glass today.

When you're looking to unwind and pamper yourself, there's no better place to go than a day spa. Whether you need a massage for those sore muscles or you want to treat yourself to a manicure, you'll find all the services you need at these top day spas in Rochester, Minnesota. Cloud 9 Spa & Salon Cloud 9 Spa & Salon has two locations in Rochester, which makes it even easier for you to find a spot where you can kick back and relax. The day spa offers customized and affordable massage therapy and acupuncture services. Your massage options include a relaxation massage, sports massage, or hot stone massage. You can get relief from achy feet with a foot massage and reveal rejuvenated skin with the body scrub. Other treatments at the spa include cupping therapy and salt hot moxa bag therapy. Serenity Couture Salon & Spa Serenity Couture Salon & Spa is an award-winning day spa that offers the services you need to indulge your body and spirit. In the salon area, you can get your hair cut, colored, textured, and styled. You can also come in for a manicure and pedicure. In the spa area, you can unwind with a massage, facial, or body wrap treatment. For a real treat, choose one of the spa packages. The Day of Rejuvenation is a popular option that includes a 60-minute massage, 60-minute customized facial, pedicure, blowout, and lunch from one of the menus provided by Serenity Couture. more Beauty Gallery Day Spa & Salon Beauty Gallery Day Spa & Salon is ready to help you relax and rejuvenate with a variety of services, including facials, nails, hair, tanning, massage therapy, waxing, and spa packages. Massage therapy services include deep tissue, Swedish, sport, and prenatal. If you really want to pamper yourself, the full day spa experience is the package to select. You'll enjoy a facial wrinkle treatment, one-hour massage, luxury pedicure, gel manicure, shampoo and styling, professional makeup application, and a free meal from Pho Tai Vietnamese Restaurant. Hair Studio 52 & Day Spa Hair Studio 52 & Day Spa makes it easy to look and feel your best with an impressive selection of services. If you want to get your skin glowing, consider the customized facial. To help release tension and pain in your muscles, you can sign up for a relaxation massage, hot stone massage, or cupping treatment. Once your body feels good, head to the stylist's chair for a haircut, smoothing treatment, or to refresh your hair color. Branch Out Day Spa Branch Out Day Spa is ready to pamper you the minute you walk through the door. You can stop by for one of the popular facial or peel treatments to reveal glowing, reinvigorated skin. If you need to unwind, consider one of the hand or foot reflexology treatments. You can also get waxing treatments and lash and tint treatments. Whether you want to freshen up with a facial or unwind with a massage, you know you'll find the treatments you need when you head to one of these day spas in Rochester.

Rochester, Minnesota, offers a variety of fun activities to enjoy throughout the year. However, sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate and you end up with a rainy day. If you're dealing with some dreary weather in Rochester, check out a few of these top indoor attractions worth exploring. Apache Mall If you want to do a little shopping on a rainy day, head to the Apache Mall. This is the largest shopping mall in the city, and it offers something for everyone. You can pick up some new clothes for the entire family at stores like Forever 21, H&M, and The Children's Place. Then, stop by Country Bathhouse and 5th Grant Boutique to discover items for your home. You'll also find a great selection of Minnesota-themed products at Love From Minnesota. more Rochester Art Center Rochester Art Center is one of the best places to go on a rainy day. This contemporary arts center focuses on offering a rotating exhibition of local, national, and international art. Since it's a non-collecting institution, you'll always be able to see something new every time you visit. One of its popular programs is the Emerging Artist Series, which helps up-and-coming Minnesota artists develop and produce new artwork. In addition to the exhibits, the art center also offers workshops, classes, and tours. Mayowood Mansion The Mayowood Mansion was once the home of Mayo Clinic co-founder Dr. Charles H. Mayo. When the Olmsted County Historical Society transferred ownership of the mansion to the Mayo Clinic, the medical center opened it to the public for tours. While the mansion has stunning gardens that are worth viewing on a sunny day, you'll still find plenty of interesting things to see inside the house. During a tour, you'll be able to view some of the 38 rooms, an extensive collection of decorative art, and German, Spanish, French, and American antique furnishings. Plummer Building If you're in downtown Rochester on a rainy day, consider spending a few hours at the Plummer Building. This iconic symbol of the Mayo Clinic was named after Dr. Henry S. Plummer who designed many of the medical procedures still in use at the clinic today. When you step inside the building, take note of the 16-foot-high bronze doors that always stay open to welcome patients. The building also houses the Historical Suite, which showcases artifacts from the clinic and is open for self-guided tours during the week. Castle Community The Castle Community is a unique shopping, arts, and dining destination in Rochester. It's housed in the former Rochester Armory and gets its name from the building's castle-like turrets. When you step inside, you can head to Queen City Coffee & Juice for an afternoon pick-me-up, unwind and stretch out at Yoga Tribe, do some shopping at Collective Books & Records, explore your creative side at Neon Green Studio, and grab a bite to eat at Cameo at the Castle. Just because the weather isn't cooperating doesn't mean you're stuck inside. Instead, check out these awesome ways to spend a rainy day in Rochester.   Image via Pixabay