Nestled in the southeastern corner of Minnesota and surrounded by a beautiful mix of city, hills, forest, and farmland lies Rochester, one of the most family-friendly towns in the state. The low housing costs, stellar school districts, and one of the nation's best hospitals (Mayo Clinic has two main campuses downtown) make this a perfect new hometown for you and yours. And with an ADT monitored security system, you help yourself feel safer night and day.

Are you an outdoors enthusiast? Rochester offers plenty of outside adventures during each season: geocaching in Whitewater State Park, snowshoeing at Quarry Hill Park, paddleboating on Silver Lake, and visiting Sekapp's Orchard and Tweite's Pumpkin Patch. Prefer the arts to the outdoors? Revel in Thursdays on First & 3rd, a Summer Market and Music Festival that lasts all season long.

After a day of exploring nature or relaxing to tunes, head to Chester's for a bite—this classic American restaurant offers a menu to suit any taste, like the grilled New York strip steak with garlic butter glaze and the Juicy Linus burger (the patty's packed with caramelized onions and cheddar). Or make a reservation for brunch on Saturday—order the eggs benedict with silky, hand-whipped hollandaise. Drool.