Central Minnesota

Travel Guide

Minnesota showing a river or creek, a garden and landscape views
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum which includes a garden and autumn leaves
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum featuring tranquil scenes, a pond and landscape views
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum showing forests, landscape views and fall colors
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum showing a park, landscape views and a fountain

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 RM337 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
RM337
RM372 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,296 reviews)
"I always enjoy my stays at Grand Casino Mille Lacs. The staff throughout the entire property are always very friendly and welcoming. My rooms have always been clean. I don't sleep much, but that's a me problem. It's nice to have a comfy bed to catch a few z's after a fun night gambling. My only complaint ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Grand View Lodge

Grand View Lodge

3.5 out of 5
23521 Nokomis Avenue, Nisswa, MN
The price is RM543 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM543
RM641 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! (822 reviews)
Awesome historic lodge
"Love the resort. It needs a little work. My room was spotless, but outside staircase dusty with spiderwebs. Great friendly staff."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Grand View Lodge
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Minneapolis/Shakopee

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Minneapolis/Shakopee

2.5 out of 5
1204 Ramsey St, Shakopee, MN
The price is RM372 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
RM372
RM414 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Shakopee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Minneapolis/Shakopee
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! (57 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
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! (50 reviews)
"Amazing staff, so many things to do! Beds weren’t super comfy, but they did the job. Floor was a little dirty in the room. So many sights to see and great service. Would come again!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Jack Pines Resort
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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