Central Minnesota, MN

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"The Red Barn" is a really cool spot, off of County Rd 4 in Zimmerman, MN (East of 169). #ruins
"The Red Barn" is a really cool spot, off of County Rd 4 in Zimmerman, MN (East of 169). #ruins
#colorful

Sunrise on the lake. Nothing better than this to greet you in the morning on the cabin.
I spend many weekends up there. Very peaceful and the hiking has some amazing views.
Every winter these ice castles go up. Some fun tunnels and caverns to explore.

Where to stay in Central Minnesota

St. Cloud is a City in Central Minnesota on the Mississippi River with a University

Downtown St Cloud

4/5(37 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown St Cloud, Paramount Theater and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown St Cloud
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Hamel

While Hamel isn't home to many top sights, Rush Creek and Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hamel
Forest-Covered Island in Lake Minnetonka: Aerial View on a Serene Summer Day

Greenwood

Greenwood is well-liked for its theaters. 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
Mississippi River Fall Colors at Riverview Heights Park in Fridley Minnesota

Oak Grove

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

Oak Grove
Evening view of the lake we stayed at for our couples trip

Downtown Park Rapids

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown Park Rapids and surrounding area, you can visit Red Bridge Park and Headwaters Golf Club.

Downtown Park Rapids
Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

3 out of 5
777 Grand Avenue Onamia MN
The price is NT$2,523 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
NT$2,523
NT$2,785 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Onamia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,360 reviews)
Our room was very clean and the staff was very curious.

Reviewed on 2026/1/25

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
My Place Hotel - Shakopee MN

My Place Hotel - Shakopee MN

3 out of 5
3912 12th Avenue East Shakopee MN
The price is NT$2,366 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
NT$2,366
NT$2,810 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Shakopee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (770 reviews)
Very friendly staff and room was perfect!

Reviewed on 2026/1/24

My Place Hotel - Shakopee MN
Grand View Lodge

Grand View Lodge

3.5 out of 5
23521 Nokomis Avenue Nisswa MN
The price is NT$3,433 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
NT$3,433
NT$4,055 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Nisswa. Enjoy 2 indoor pools, a full-service spa, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (878 reviews)
Clean room and provided much earlier than normal!

Reviewed on 2026/1/24

Grand View Lodge
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
Book a stay at this beach cabin in Nisswa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions MN Surf Co and Nisswa City Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
The room was so comfortable! We loved the fireplace, the bed and the huge bathroom. The view and the windows were beautiful!

Reviewed on 2026/1/12

Nature Link Resort
Jack Pines Resort

Jack Pines Resort

3.5 out of 5
53014 MN-34 Osage MN
Stay at this cabin in Osage. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area, and hiking/biking on site.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
Gem of a resort
Lovely resort, super clean, well thought out, friendly, gem of a resort. The restaurant was really good too. We plan on coming back with our family every year at least once! Our kids loved the playground and the event center too! Would love to have an actual pool for kids instead of just a ...

Reviewed on 2025/10/3

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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