Central Minnesota, MN

Travel Guide

Minnesota which includes a river or creek, landscape views and a garden
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum showing a park and autumn leaves
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum which includes landscape views, a pond and tranquil scenes
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum showing a park, landscape views and autumn leaves
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum which includes a garden, landscape views and a fountain

Where to stay in Central Minnesota

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Downtown St Cloud

4/5(37 area reviews)

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

Downtown St Cloud
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Oak Grove

Travelers 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 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
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Hamel

While Hamel isn't home to many top sights, Fish Lake Regional Park and Rush Creek are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hamel
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 Hubbard County Historical Museum and Skoe Park.

Downtown Park Rapids
Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

3 out of 5
777 Grand Avenue, Onamia, MN
The price is NT$2,695 per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
NT$2,695
NT$2,974 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Onamia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,273 reviews)
"Room was great. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. The hotel was quiet and had no problems with our room. Thanks for a fun time."

Reviewed on 2025/9/18

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Grand View Lodge

Grand View Lodge

3.5 out of 5
23521 Nokomis Avenue, Nisswa, MN
The price is NT$4,204 per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
NT$4,204
NT$4,966 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
includes taxes & fees
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! (821 reviews)
"An amazing complex of lodges, the hotel and cabins. The staff was friendly, professional and helpful. We will definitely return."

Reviewed on 2025/9/17

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 NT$3,268 per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
NT$3,268
NT$3,898 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Alexandria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Popular attractions Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Lake ...
7.2/10 Good! (792 reviews)
"Peaceful setting"

Reviewed on 2025/9/16

Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center
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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 WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Gull Lake and MN Surf Co are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Amazing Stay at NatureLink Resort! We recently stayed at NatureLink Resort in the Brainerd Lakes/Nisswa area and it was an unforgettable experience. From start to finish, the communication with the team was outstanding. They were super friendly, responsive and genuinely accommodating. ..."

Reviewed on 2025/9/14

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! (50 reviews)
Great stay at Jack Pines with toddler
"Super clean and cozy cabin. Grounds were kept up beautifully. Very tranquil with the woods and water features on property. Toddler loved the playground."

Reviewed on 2025/9/3

Jack Pines Resort
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Popular places to visit

Color of fall.

Itasca State Park

4.5/5(45 reviews)

You can take time to visit Itasca State Park during your travels to Park Rapids. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Itasca State Park

Mystic Lake Casino

4/5(347 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Mystic Lake Casino during your visit to Prior Lake? Stroll along the area's lakeside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Mystic Lake Casino

Lake Minnetonka

4/5(9 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Minnetonka during your travels in Minneapolis - St. Paul.

Lake Minnetonka

Paisley Park

4.5/5(410 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Paisley Park during your travels in Chanhassen. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.

Paisley Park

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

4/5(72 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Grand Casino Mille Lacs during your time in Vineland? Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Canterbury Park

4.5/5(102 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Canterbury Park during your time in Shakopee? Visit the area's shops or amble around its lakeside.

Canterbury Park

Cities near Central Minnesota

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Chanhassen

Photo by Erik Rowley

Sauk Centre

Maple Grove

Maple Grove

Photo by Michael Graif

Minnetonka