Central Minnesota Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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.

Hamel
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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 2.110.154 ₫ per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
2.110.154 ₫
2.329.083 ₫ total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (1,303 reviews)
"Clean well laid out room."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Grand View Lodge

Grand View Lodge

3.5 out of 5
23521 Nokomis Avenue, Nisswa, MN
The price is 3.399.795 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
3.399.795 ₫
4.015.712 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (828 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Grand View Lodge
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
6967 Lake Forest Rd, Brainerd, MN
The price is 2.348.230 ₫ per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
2.348.230 ₫
2.812.068 ₫ total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Brainerd. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Nothing special. Deco is a bit old but quaint. Room was clean enough but maybe needs some updates."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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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! (58 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
The Point - On Gull Lake

The Point - On Gull Lake

2 out of 5
10408 Squaw Point Rd, Brainerd, MN
Stay at this condo in Brainerd. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Gull Lake and Mount Ski Gull are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Clean, spacious oasis on the lake, owner is amazing to assit if you ever have any questions. Nice quiet and serene place to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenic lake right outside your patio door. Definitely a new fav spot if mine and my daughter's. Perfect distance from stores. Yet far enough to ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

The Point - On Gull Lake
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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

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

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Why not try your luck with a visit to Grand Casino Mille Lacs during your time in Vineland? Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Canterbury Park

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Canterbury Park during your time in Shakopee? Visit the area's shops or amble around its lakeside.

Canterbury Park

Cities near Central Minnesota

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Chanhassen

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Eden Prairie

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Little Falls

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