Central Minnesota
Travel Guide





Visit Central Minnesota
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.

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 Paisley Park or Lake Minnetonka.

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

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
Excellent staff 😎
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud by IHG
good time just was pool was open later!
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

My Place Hotel - Shakopee MN
Nice, clean room. Quiet stay
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Nature Link Resort
Clean rooms very spacious
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

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.
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.
Canterbury Park
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.
Things to do

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket






