Central Minnesota
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Where to stay in Central Minnesota

Downtown St Cloud
If you're spending some time in Downtown St Cloud, Mississippi River and Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame are top sights worth seeing.

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

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.

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 Excelsior Bay Books or Paisley Park.

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.

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
The room we booked according to the pictures on-line with a separate tub and shower, was NOT the room we got! The room was dirty, and when we arrived they didn’t have a room ready for us. Check in is at 4pm and we arrived after 7pm and they did not have a room cleaned for us. And told us that because ...
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

My Place Hotel - Shakopee MN
Nice hotel room could have been cleaned better
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Grand View Lodge
Friendly staff, beautiful place to be in the winter!!
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Nature Link Resort
Nestled in the quiet woods along Clark Lake in Nisswa, Minnesota, Nature Link Resort feels like a hidden love story waiting to be lived. Surrounded by whispering pines, snow covered lake and the stillness of nature, time slows down—making space for deep breaths, warm laughter, and the simple beauty ...
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
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Popular places to visit

Mystic Lake Casino
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.

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

Paisley Park
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.

Itasca State Park
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.

Detroit Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Detroit Lake during your travels in Detroit Lakes. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Wild Mountain
Bring the family to Wild Mountain and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Taylors Falls. Discover the waterfalls in this relaxing area.
Things to do

Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows






