Adding to my collection of water towers that includes the World's Largest Catsup Bottle…read more(Collinsville, IL), the Peachoid (Gaffney, SC) and the World's Largest Dixie Cup (Lexington, KY), I'm checking out this one that yes, looks exactly like an ear of corn. The water tower was built in 1929 to provide water to the adjacent cannery which has since closed but the tower lives on. It is 151 feet tall and that includes the 60 foot tall tank. It holds 50,000 gallons though it has not been used for such since the Seneca Foods plant closed in 2018. The water tower is now owned by Olmsted County and it is quick to visit, free and completely quirky. I love it. [Review 20716 overall - 128 in Minnesota - 1698 of 2023.]

Whenever I return to Rochester, I pass by the Ear of Corn Water Tower and have taken it for…read moregranted. It has always been here. I decided that it needed far more attention than I have been giving it since I lived in this city. After stuffing myself with a foot-long corn dog and garlic cheese curds, I drove over to check out the tower. I found that my fair food was fitting for this occasion. This water tower is across from the Olmsted County Fairgrounds. It was fairly quiet in the area. I parked on the road and admired the water tower for a bit, taking a few photos in the process. This husked ear of corn water tower used to stand above the old Libby Foods plant. I always think of Libby's baked beans and other canned veggies. The tower is considered to be a landmark. This steel tank was established in 1931. It's nearly 150 feet high and stands on four steel legs. It supplied water for canning operations. I don't know what it supplies these days or if it's strictly a landmark. The old Libby building has been demolished, but the ear of corn water tower endures. Olmsted county has deemed the tower to be historically significant. Last year, it got a fresh coat of paint. I will admit that the ear of corn looks good and is popping... haha! When my mom first visited Rochester, she immediately saw this water tower and liked it. She's a corn freak, which extended to me. My officemate at the time had a dirty mind and thought of something else, especially in the evening. Her mind tends to be at gutter-level. I like the quirky ear of corn. It's cool. It's Rochester. If you're ever in Rochester, check it out. It may seem boring to some, but it's fun to look at. Take a photo with it as a backdrop. It's free, after all. (148)

This is a dam at Mayowood Lake / South Fork Zumbro River in Rochester MN. Its structure is now…read morelocated adjacent to Mayowood Drive SW next to the entrance to the Historic Mayowood Mansion. Nice scenery

I had the great privilege of attending a meeting at this historic home, hosted in the ballroom…read more They really know how to host guests, with many beverage options, fruit and scones for breakfast. Then for lunch we had grilled sandwiches and soup (I had a chicken wild rice that was so delicious) along with a cookie. During our lunch we had the option of taking a guided tour of the home. There is so much history in this renovated home with original furnishings and decor. And the views of the property are amazing. For the meeting, the technology worked great to have our remote participants feel engaged as they could see us and each of us in the room had a mutable microphone. Can't wait for an invitation to come back!

I have lived in several large and small cities and towns and I want to say that the Rochester…read moreChamber of Commerce is heads and tails above other Chambers I have had to do business with. I was in business for myself for awhile and also worked in business marketing in this community and although it does cost money to join the chamber and also to be involved in other arms of the organization I would say that if you are active and network there are many offerings and it is worth the investment. During my involvement I was active with Toastmasters that were all chamber members...Diplomats, which is a ribbon cutting and welcoming to new business committee, and also they have a Greater Leadership Rochester Program that you can join and you are in a class that meets monthly during the year and you learn various things about the community during this time and work on one big final project. I thought this was wonderful and helpful.. Most of my class have gone on to get huge promotions or opened up other doors to a better employment situation. This is a well organized and active group.

It's was a very interesting tour of the home. It is beautiful and has much of its original…read morearchitecture and decor. The guide, Grace ? I think, was very knowledgeable and passionate about her tour. She did a great job. She went the extra mile when we had problems with our uber driver getting lost and needing help. If you want to learn more about the history of the Mayo family and the Mayo Clinic from a more personal perspective this is a good stop for you. Especially during Christmas time, as the home is decorated similar to the decor from when the family lived there.

Grace Mattress was the best tour guide ever! The mansion was decorated for Christmas and was…read moreabsolutely enchanting!

Such a blast! We went here for date night. Fabulous employees and had so much fun doing this! We…read morelearned some good techniques and they showed us trick shots. We even got to throw ninja stars! Arcade was fun, nice variety of games. All of the staff members were so awesome and helpful. 10/10 we will be back!

So much fun for a date night with my wife! I miss the old…read morearcade games. The axe throwing was a good stress reliever.

Wow... what a comfy movie experience. There is plenty of room in the plush recliner…read more Said the case in all theaters, the snacks are overpriced and that is the only thing keeping them from a 5 star review from me.

I've been going here since it was originally called Chateau Theaters. When I heard it was bought…read moreout and renamed Paragon, and then later changed again to CMX, I was worried what the end result would be for the theater. However, I'm extremely pleased with the upgrades to this classic movie theater! The decor in the lobby is beautiful. It makes the theater seem less like a movie theater and more like a place someone would be able to lounge around in. Also, the recliners in the theater are comfier than other new recliners from other theaters I've visited (perhaps a con if I'm feeling extra tired one showing). The staff is friendly and helpful - very different than other theaters I've gone to where the high schoolers are only there for money. The staff themselves makes me want to come back to CMX over and over again! CMX is a wonderful theater that I would be pleased to visit again in the future.