Central Minnesota

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Where to stay in Central Minnesota

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Downtown St Cloud

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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 CA $123 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
CA $123
CA $135 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! (1,225 reviews)
"The beds were way too soft really sunk into the bed. No firmness. Asked the hotel about it and they said all the beds are the same. If you have back problems not the best by far. The rest of the room was great and the casino was so nice with no smoke."

Reviewed on Aug. 8, 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 CA $148 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $148
CA $177 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! (733 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 CA $205 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $205
CA $242 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
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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 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
Open Aug 11-13 & 25-27, Clean cabin with Lots of Amenities!

Open Aug 11-13 & 25-27, Clean cabin with Lots of Amenities!

Nisswa
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Nisswa. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gull Lake and Nisswa City Park are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
Wonderful Stay
"We enjoyed our time at this cabin. We had two adults, two teens, and two elementary aged kids in the cabin, and it was just enough room for our family of 6. Everything was very clean, the beds were comfortable, and we liked that neighboring cabins were spaced well and not crazy close. The beach area ..."

Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2025

Open Aug 11-13 & 25-27, Clean cabin with Lots of Amenities!
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
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Popular places to visit

Itasca State Park

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.

Itasca State Park
Mille Lacs Lake

Mille Lacs Lake

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

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.

Mystic Lake Casino

Gull Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Gull Lake during your travels in East Gull Lake. While you're in the area, find time to visit its fun-filled waterparks.

Gull Lake

Lake Minnetonka

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

Lake Minnetonka

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.

Paisley Park

Things to do

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

CA $14
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Candlelight Ghost Trolley Tour in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Candlelight Ghost Trolley Tour

CA $74
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis Candlelight Ghost Trolley Tour
Minneapolis Narrated Scenic Sightseeing Trolley Tour

Minneapolis Narrated Scenic Sightseeing Trolley Tour

CA $69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis Narrated Scenic Sightseeing Trolley Tour
Minneapolis Riverwalk Food Tour

Minneapolis Riverwalk Food Tour

CA $108
per adult
Minneapolis Riverwalk Food Tour
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour

Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour

CA $12
per adult
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
Private Shopping Tour from Minneapolis to Albertville Outlets

Private Shopping Tour from Minneapolis to Albertville Outlets

CA $306
per adult
Private Shopping Tour from Minneapolis to Albertville Outlets
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Cities near Central Minnesota

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Onamia

Minneapolis - St. Paul

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