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, Paramount Theater and Mississippi River 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.

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.

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

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 Red Bridge Park.

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Nice clean room.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Chanhassen
room was clean, quiet stay, only complaint was the bed was harder than we like. but with that being said we will likely stay again because of proximity to Chanhassen theater.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Grand View Lodge
Beautiful property. Room was as expected. Quite and peaceful.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

Nature Link Resort
We stayed in the lodge. The only thing I missed was, when I get up at 5:30 in the morning, having my coffee and watching the news on the TV. Other than that, it was a beautiful venue for my niece's wedding and the place was quiet and very clean.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Wilderness Resort Villas
This place is phenomenal and we'll stay there every chance we get!
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025
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Popular places to visit

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 Mountain Recreation Area
Hit the slopes at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area during your trip to Detroit Lakes. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Marvel at the colourful flowers as you leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind with a trip to this horticultural wonderland.
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.
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.
Lake Minnetonka
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Minnetonka during your travels in Minneapolis - St. Paul.
Things to do

Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

Mall of America: Rock of Ages Blacklight Mini Golf Ticket






