Central Minnesota Travel Guide

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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$166 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$166
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,237 reviews)
"We booked our stay with the main idea to let our granddaughters swim. But the pool was closed when we checked in. It opened the next morning so they did get to swim some of the time. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 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 NZ$217 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$217
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (744 reviews)
"X DC t hibt"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 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 NZ$297 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$297
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (802 reviews)
"We had so many options available."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Grand View Lodge
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! (55 reviews)
"Second stay on the property and we enjoyed it even more this go round"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Nature Link Resort
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! (46 reviews)
"We were very impressed with Jack Pines Resort! We reserved a small cabin for a few days and did not realize all that this property had to offer! We didn't have a chance to rent an ATV but did enjoy walking some of their beautiful trails. The cabin was clean and comfortable. All of the staff we met ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Jack Pines 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)
"We had a great stay at this cabin! Everything was very nice, it was very clean and they had everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable. AC worked great and kept the cabin nice and cool. We did a lot of cooking and grilling during our stay, the kitchen was fully stocked with pots, pans and all ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

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