Elk River Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An inviting boat dock is reflected in the glassy water of Lake Irving, the first lake on the Mississippi river, with Bemidji, Minnesota, the 2018 Best Town in Minnesota, seen across the lake.
View of Lakes and Forest from Aiton Heights Fire Tower in Itasca State Park
Lowry Avenue Bridge colored blue at dusk with Minneapolis Skyline behind
An adult man has special cargo in tow as he crosses the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis
Elk River Falls in western NC in early fall.
Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis

Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis

3 out of 5
9200 Quaday Ave Ne Elk River MN
The price is NZ$204 per night from 15 June to 16 June
NZ$204
per night
15 June - 16 June
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Elk River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and water park access (surcharge). Popular attractions Wild Woods Water Park ...
8/10 Very Good! (987 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 1 June 2026

Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Elk River, MN

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Elk River, MN

2.5 out of 5
18894 Dodge St Nw Elk River MN
The price is NZ$178 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$178
per night
30 June - 1 July
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Elk River. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Rooms clean, beds very comfortable."

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Elk River, MN
LivINN Hotel Minneapolis North / Fridley

LivINN Hotel Minneapolis North / Fridley

2.5 out of 5
5201 Central Ave NE Fridley MN
The price is NZ$132 per night from 28 June to 29 June
NZ$132
per night
28 June - 29 June
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fridley. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,216 reviews)
"The staffs are friendly"

Reviewed on 3 June 2026

LivINN Hotel Minneapolis North / Fridley
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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.
Enjoy beautiful sunsets year round from this spacious 3 BR home on Lake Orono.

Enjoy beautiful sunsets year round from this spacious 3 BR home on Lake Orono.

Elk River MN
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Elk River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions William H. Houlton Conservation ...
10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"An exceptional place to stay!! We had a gals weekend & thoroughly enjoyed everything. Wish we could have spent more time in the back yard patio but we had events planned. Would definitely stay again. Thank you!!"

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Enjoy beautiful sunsets year round from this spacious 3 BR home on Lake Orono.
River House & Fishing

River House & Fishing

Elk River MN
Stay at this holiday home in Elk River. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Pinewood Golf Course and Country Crossing ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"This property has great potential. Cleaning supplies were left out in multiple locations. Trash was full inside and outside. Upstairs shower needed an anti slip mat, nearly fell a few times. Ant poison on kitchen counters."

Reviewed on 16 June 2025

River House & Fishing
Cozy family friendly Entire Home l, 2BR, Free Parking, 20min to Minneapolis

Cozy family friendly Entire Home l, 2BR, Free Parking, 20min to Minneapolis

Champlin MN
Stay at this holiday home in Champlin. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Anoka County Historical Society and Wildwood Springs Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"Worked out well for us. Was close to everything. Would stay again"

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Cozy family friendly Entire Home l, 2BR, Free Parking, 20min to Minneapolis
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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.

Popular places to visit

River banks in early spring. Clouds reflecting in moving water of stream.

Mississippi Oaks Park

Mississippi Oaks Park is just one of the places to see in Elk River, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.

Mississippi Oaks Park

Wild Woods Water Park

Bring your family to Wild Woods Water Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Otsego. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

Wild Woods Water Park

Nowthen City Hall

After visiting Nowthen City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elk River. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.

Nowthen City Hall

Otsego County Park

Otsego County Park is just one of the places to see in Otsego, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

Otsego County Park

Oliver H. Kelley Farm

After visiting Oliver H. Kelley Farm, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elk River. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Oliver H. Kelley Farm

Fresno Park

After visiting Fresno Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elk River. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.

Fresno Park

Cities near Elk River

Minneapolis - St. Paul

Minneapolis - St. Paul