Central Minnesota Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Minnesota which includes landscape views, a river or creek and a garden
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Where to stay in Central Minnesota

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Downtown St Cloud

While visiting Downtown St Cloud, you might make a stop by sights like Mississippi River and Paramount Theater.

Downtown St Cloud
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Oak Grove

Travellers 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 theatres. 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

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hamel and surrounding area, you can visit Fish Lake Regional Park and Rush Creek.

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Downtown Park Rapids

While Downtown Park Rapids isn't home to many top sights, Hubbard County Historical Museum and Skoe Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Park Rapids
Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

3 out of 5
777 Grand Avenue, Onamia, MN
The price is NZ$153 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$153
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (1,294 reviews)
"I always enjoy my stays at Grand Casino Mille Lacs. The staff throughout the entire property are always very friendly and welcoming. My rooms have always been clean. I don't sleep much, but that's a me problem. It's nice to have a comfy bed to catch a few z's after a fun night gambling. My only complaint ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Grand View Lodge

Grand View Lodge

3.5 out of 5
23521 Nokomis Avenue, Nisswa, MN
The price is NZ$283 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$283
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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! (823 reviews)
"Grand View is one of the most iconic northern MN resorts for a reason. The grounds and property are beautiful and the staff are top notch. We will definitely come back again."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Grand View Lodge
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Minneapolis/Shakopee

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Minneapolis/Shakopee

2.5 out of 5
1204 Ramsey St, Shakopee, MN
The price is NZ$170 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$170
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Shakopee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Parking good,ac great, bathroom fan quiet. Staff are very good. The woman at the front desk and kitchen is very good at her job. She is helpful, cordial, seems a great fit for the work!"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Minneapolis/Shakopee
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! (57 reviews)
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Amazing Stay at NatureLink Resort! We recently stayed at NatureLink Resort in the Brainerd Lakes/Nisswa area and it was an unforgettable experience. From start to finish, the communication with the team was outstanding. They were super friendly, responsive and genuinely accommodating. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Nature Link Resort
Sept and Oct dates still open! Clean with lots of Amenities & Gull Chain Access

Sept and Oct dates still open! Clean with lots of Amenities & Gull Chain Access

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! (45 reviews)
"Comfy cabin, great location"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Sept and Oct dates still open! Clean with lots of Amenities & Gull Chain Access
Vintage Cabin on Beautiful Lake O'brien - Includes Pontoon Boat

Vintage Cabin on Beautiful Lake O'brien - Includes Pontoon Boat

Crosslake
Stay at this cabin in Crosslake. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Crosswoods Golf Course and Greer Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (171 reviews)
"We had a fantastic time. Clean cabin. Comfortable beds. Pontoon was a bonus amd all the bonfires. Woke to a dead car battery. Lindsey was very responsive. A special thanks to her kids who came out to help with a dead battery. Five star. Will definitely be back."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Vintage Cabin on Beautiful Lake O'brien - Includes Pontoon Boat
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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