Central Minnesota Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Central Minnesota

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Downtown St Cloud

While visiting Downtown St Cloud, you might make a stop by sights like Mississippi River and Paramount Theater.

Downtown St Cloud
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Oak Grove

Travellers like the golf courses in Oak Grove, and Lake George is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Oak Grove
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Greenwood

Greenwood is well liked for its theatres. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Excelsior area, you might plan a trip to Paisley Park or Lake Minnetonka.

Greenwood
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Hamel

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hamel and surrounding area, you can visit Fish Lake Regional Park and Rush Creek.

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Downtown Park Rapids

While Downtown Park Rapids isn't home to many top sights, Hubbard County Historical Museum and Red Bridge Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Park Rapids
Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

3 out of 5
777 Grand Avenue, Onamia, MN
The price is ₹7,689 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹7,689
₹8,487 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Onamia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,205 reviews)
"Great location. Clean and quiet."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Grand View Lodge

Grand View Lodge

3.5 out of 5
23521 Nokomis Avenue, Nisswa, MN
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Nisswa. Enjoy 2 indoor pools, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (791 reviews)
"Overall we enjoyed the visit and suprised there were a few free items, like kayak and paddleboard use, free pontoon trip around the lake. Grounds were well maintained. Eating at the restaurants, food was just okay."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Grand View Lodge
Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center

Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
2100 Arrowwood Lane NW, Alexandria, MN
The price is ₹8,969 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
₹8,969
₹10,699 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Alexandria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Popular attractions Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Lake ...
7.2/10 Good! (702 reviews)
"Definitely needs some updates, but beds were comfortable and it’s a beautiful property"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Nature Link Resort

Nature Link Resort

3 out of 5
24621 S Clark Lake Rd, Nisswa, MN
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Nisswa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Gull Lake and MN Surf Co are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
The nice quiet place!
"Absolutely excellent! Wonderful!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Nature Link Resort
Jack Pines Resort

Jack Pines Resort

3.5 out of 5
53014 MN-34, Osage, MN
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Osage. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area and hiking/biking on-site.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"Clean and peaceful."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Jack Pines Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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