hello, the first time my husband and I went to the mayo i couldnt believe how huge the campus was. Getting there was simple. The Hi-way was clearly marked as to which way to go. There was plenty of hotels to choose from and most of them offered free shuttles to the Mayo so you could choose not to drive. When you get inside the mayo clinic there were people asking if you need help finding your Doctor appointments. This was great for my husband and i since it was our first time there. Sometimes we would arrive early for my appointment and asked if we could get in a little earlier. Most of the time they said yes and our day went by a little shorter. My three days of testing went very smooth. I had day surgery while i was there and everyone was so helpful and nice. I guess i didnt need to be scared at all as to what to expect. everything went very well. Thanks a lot, Trudy