Central Minnesota Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Central Minnesota
Downtown St Cloud
While visiting Downtown St Cloud, you might make a stop by sights like Mississippi River and Paramount Theater.
Hamel
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hamel and surrounding area, you can visit Rush Creek and Plymouth Playhouse.
Oak Grove
Travellers like the golf courses in Oak Grove, and Lake George is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
The cleaning staff was friendly when we asked for coffee and towels
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Grand View Lodge
The entire resort and facilities were outstanding.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
My Place Hotel - Shakopee MN
Staff was excellent. Very fast check in. Stayed on a Friday night so was a little loud with activity outside. Very close to a busy intersection and freeway and 24/7 McDonald’s Donald’s drive thru. So could here loud accelerations all through the night.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Nature Link Resort
Great modern vibe and the lake view was as pictured. It snowed one of the nights and I flet like we were in a snow globe. Nice amenities with friendly staff and owner. Looks like the beach area is nice with 2 large shared bonfire pits. Highly recommend!! I will be back.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Centrally located "Perch Lake Bungalow" w/Hot-tub!
Our stay was lovely! Place has everything you could need and was nice and clean. Location is hard to beat. Hot tub was great too
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
PRIVATE BEACH + GULL LAKE CHAIN + SHOP NISSWA + LILY PAD + GAME ROOM
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
Popular places to visit
Mystic Lake Casino
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.
Lake Minnetonka
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Minnetonka during your travels in Minneapolis - St. Paul.
Paisley Park
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.
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.
Detroit Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Detroit Lake during your travels in Detroit Lakes. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Visit this botanical park to see colorful displays of flowers during warmer months or an icy winter wonderland after snowfall.
Things to do
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
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