Central Minnesota Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Central Minnesota

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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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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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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 Rush Creek and Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park.

Hamel
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Downtown Park Rapids

While Downtown Park Rapids isn't home to many top sights, Hubbard County Historical Museum and Red Bridge 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 2.325.064 ₫ per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
2.325.064 ₫
2.566.290 ₫ total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Onamia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,144 reviews)
"Great one night stay"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 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 2.703.893 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.703.893 ₫
3.225.263 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Alexandria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Popular attractions Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Lake ...
7.4/10 Good! (678 reviews)
"Overall, liked the facility. many ammenities available: free canoes, paddleboards, etc. Had pontoon boats to rent too! Free mini golf/putting course. Okay beach. We were in the lower 100's in the main hotel building; very dark, dank hallway. Humid! Could definitely use more lights and decorate with ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center
Pine Peaks Lodge & Suites
Pine Peaks Lodge & Suites
2.5 out of 5
14047 Swann Dr, Crosslake, MN
The price is 2.971.960 ₫ per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
2.971.960 ₫
3.220.906 ₫ total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Crosslake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cross Lake Recreation Area and Crosslake Town Square ...
9/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews)
"Beautiful!!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Pine Peaks Lodge & Suites
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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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Gull Lake and MN Surf Co are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful and very relaxing atmosphere. So many little details were thought out and it shows. We loved being able to borrow bikes and ride the trail right into town."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 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! (32 reviews)
"Already shared a google review but I couldn’t recommend staying here more! By far the best getaway my fiancé and I have had!"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

Jack Pines Resort
Cuyuna Lakes Stay
Cuyuna Lakes Stay
3 out of 5
23688 Forest Rd, Deerwood, MN
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Deerwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
"This was a nice place, large room. But stairway to 2nd floor was narrow."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Cuyuna Lakes Stay
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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
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum which includes autumn leaves and a garden

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Enjoy an outing to Minnesota Landscape Arboretum during your stay in Chaska. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its lively festivals.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Mystic Lake Casino

4/5(1 review)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Mystic Lake Casino during your travels in Prior Lake? Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Mystic Lake Casino

Lake Minnetonka

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

Lake Minnetonka

Paisley Park

5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Paisley Park during your trip to Chanhassen. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.

Paisley Park

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