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 Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame 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

Travelers like the theaters in Greenwood, and Old Log Theater is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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 Red Bridge Park 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 SAR 334 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
SAR 334
SAR 369 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (1,115 reviews)
"Good location and scenery"

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 out of 5
6967 Lake Forest Rd, Brainerd, MN
The price is SAR 419 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
SAR 419
SAR 501 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Brainerd. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was great but the breakfast. Food was good but not hot enough."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Minneapolis/Shakopee
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Minneapolis/Shakopee
2.5 out of 5
1204 Ramsey St, Shakopee, MN
The price is SAR 353 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
SAR 353
SAR 393 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Shakopee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel was ok, maybe needs some touch ups and new paint. Over all, it was a good value for what we paid."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Minneapolis/Shakopee
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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 MN Surf Co and Nisswa City Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
"A great get away destination"

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Nature Link Resort
Cuyuna Lakes Stay
Cuyuna Lakes Stay
3 out of 5
23688 Forest Rd, Deerwood, MN
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Deerwood. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf and ...
"Great and relaxing. Really enjoyed it."

Reviewed on 11 November 2024

Cuyuna Lakes Stay
Lake Victoria, Yellow Cabin , Panoramic views overlooking the lake
Lake Victoria, Yellow Cabin , Panoramic views overlooking the lake
Alexandria
Stay at this cabin in Alexandria. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kensington Runestone and Geneva Golf Club are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
May stay
"The cabin was great except the lack of a coffee maker. Loved the cabin and the lake."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Lake Victoria, Yellow Cabin , Panoramic views overlooking the lake
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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.

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
One of the 10,000+ beautiful lakes adorning the Minnesota countryside. Mille Lacs Lake, MN. #goldenhour #blue

Mille Lacs Lake

4.5/5(66 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mille Lacs Lake during your travels in Aitkin. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Mille Lacs Lake
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum featuring a park and fall colors

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

3/5(4 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Minnesota Landscape Arboretum during your stay in Chaska. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its lively festivals.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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