Central Minnesota

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Central Minnesota

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Downtown St Cloud

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
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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 P5,087 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
P5,087
P5,615 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
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! (1,229 reviews)
"Beds are comfortable"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center

Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
2100 Arrowwood Lane NW, Alexandria, MN
The price is P6,159 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P6,159
P7,347 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (732 reviews)
"We had a problem with the water pressure in the bathroom. So we told the front desk, who sent over there engineer who was unable to fix the problem. So they moved us to a better room with a view of the lake at no extra charge. The staff is extremely nice. I would be very happy to stay here again ..."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center
Grand View Lodge

Grand View Lodge

3.5 out of 5
23521 Nokomis Avenue, Nisswa, MN
The price is P8,507 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P8,507
P10,048 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (799 reviews)
"Excellent stay! We will be back!"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

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
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! (53 reviews)
The nice quiet place!
"Absolutely excellent! Wonderful!"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 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! (43 reviews)
"Excellent communication throughout the process beginning with making reservations to checking out. The cabins were clean, staff friendly, lots of activities to do on site. The breakfast was amazing! I loved the fire pits setup. Highly recommend this place. It was close enough to Detroit Lakes and ..."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Jack Pines Resort
The Point - On Gull Lake

The Point - On Gull Lake

2 out of 5
10408 Squaw Point Rd, Brainerd, MN
Stay at this condo in Brainerd. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Gull Lake and Mount Ski Gull are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Clean, spacious oasis on the lake, owner is amazing to assit if you ever have any questions. Nice quiet and serene place to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenic lake right outside your patio door. Definitely a new fav spot if mine and my daughter's. Perfect distance from stores. Yet far enough to ..."

Reviewed on May 31, 2025

The Point - On Gull Lake
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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