Central Minnesota Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

"The Red Barn" is a really cool spot, off of County Rd 4 in Zimmerman, MN (East of 169). #ruins
"The Red Barn" is a really cool spot, off of County Rd 4 in Zimmerman, MN (East of 169). #ruins
#colorful

Sunrise on the lake. Nothing better than this to greet you in the morning on the cabin.
Every winter these ice castles go up. Some fun tunnels and caverns to explore.
Nature at its best... #lifeatexpedia #summer #evergreenstate #washington #seattlebeauty #laketwentytwo #frozen

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Where to stay in Central Minnesota

St. Cloud is a City in Central Minnesota on the Mississippi River with a University

Downtown St Cloud

While visiting Downtown St Cloud, you might make a stop by sights like Mississippi River and Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame.

Downtown St Cloud
Mississippi River Fall Colors at Riverview Heights Park in Fridley Minnesota

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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Hamel

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hamel and surrounding area, you can visit Rush Creek and Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park.

Hamel
Forest-Covered Island in Lake Minnetonka: Aerial View on a Serene Summer Day

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 Excelsior Bay Books or Paisley Park.

Greenwood
Evening view of the lake we stayed at for our couples trip

Downtown Park Rapids

While Downtown Park Rapids isn't home to many top sights, Red Bridge Park and Headwaters Golf Club 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$146 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$146
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Onamia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,360 reviews)
Just to let everyone know that booking through this site was really simple and easy! The room at the hotel was very clean and quiet. Everyone was friendly and so helpful on telling us were everything is located. I hope this helps everyone to decide to stay there.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
My Place Hotel - Shakopee MN

My Place Hotel - Shakopee MN

3 out of 5
3912 12th Avenue East Shakopee MN
The price is NZ$148 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$148
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Shakopee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (777 reviews)
It was a quiet nice stay

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

My Place Hotel - Shakopee MN
Grand View Lodge

Grand View Lodge

3.5 out of 5
23521 Nokomis Avenue Nisswa MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$213 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$213
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Nisswa. Enjoy 2 indoor pools, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (883 reviews)
Clean room and provided much earlier than normal!

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

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 beach cabin in Nisswa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions MN Surf Co and Nisswa City Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
The room was so comfortable! We loved the fireplace, the bed and the huge bathroom. The view and the windows were beautiful!

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Nature Link Resort
Oct weekend dates still open! Clean Cabin, lots of Amenities & Gull Chain Access

Oct weekend dates still open! Clean Cabin, lots of Amenities & Gull Chain Access

Nisswa MN
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Nisswa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Nisswa City Park and MN Surf Co are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
Very nice place and very clean. We had bunch of fun fishing on that lake. Lots of northern and crappie. Thanks for the awesome weekend

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Oct weekend dates still open! Clean Cabin, 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 MN
Stay at this cabin in Crosslake. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Crosswoods Golf Course and Greer ...
10/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews)
Kitchen had a lot of amenities - spices, tea, sugar, coffee, cleaning supplies which was very helpful. Cabin was very comfortable and the wood stove was very helpful during very cool evenings as the heating system was not very warm.The sitting was comfortable for evening.The screened in porch was ...

Reviewed on 22 Oct 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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