Central Minnesota, MN

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

Where to stay in Central Minnesota

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Downtown St Cloud

4/5(37 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown St Cloud, Paramount Theater and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown St Cloud
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Oak Grove

Travelers 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 theaters. 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

While Hamel isn't home to many top sights, Rush Creek and Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hamel
Evening view of the lake we stayed at for our couples trip

Downtown Park Rapids

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown Park Rapids and surrounding area, you can visit Hubbard County Historical Museum and Headwaters Golf Club.

Downtown Park Rapids
Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

3 out of 5
777 Grand Avenue Onamia MN
The price is ₩118,347 per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
₩118,347
₩130,626 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Onamia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,344 reviews)
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Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud by IHG

3 out of 5
75 37th Ave S St Cloud MN
The price is ₩224,971 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
₩224,971
₩254,218 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in St Cloud. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Popular attractions Stearns History Museum and Crossroads ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Liked that it had an attached bar/restaurant and things for the kids to do

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud by IHG
Grand View Lodge

Grand View Lodge

3.5 out of 5
23521 Nokomis Avenue Nisswa MN
The price is ₩161,328 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
₩161,328
₩190,545 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Nisswa. Enjoy 2 indoor pools, a full-service spa, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (857 reviews)
The room was cozy and clean, the staff was very friendly. The free shuttle was a game changer considering it was -20 below when we were there!!

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Grand View Lodge
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Nature Link Resort

Nature Link Resort

3 out of 5
24621 S Clark Lake Rd Nisswa MN
Book a stay at this beach cabin in Nisswa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions MN Surf Co and Nisswa City Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
Beautiful cabin, amenities and environment. 5mins from quaint town.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Nature Link Resort
Pet-friendly Lake Cabin: Boat Rentals & Dock!

Pet-friendly Lake Cabin: Boat Rentals & Dock!

3 out of 5
Dent MN
Stay at this cottage in Dent. Enjoy free parking, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions West Silent Lake and East Spirit Lake are located ...
Pet-friendly Lake Cabin: Boat Rentals & Dock!
Wilderness Resort Villas

Wilderness Resort Villas

3.5 out of 5
6316 Wilderness Road Pequot Lakes MN
Stay at this cabin in Pequot Lakes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Nisswa City Park and MN Surf Co are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (102 reviews)
This place is phenomenal and we'll stay there every chance we get!

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Wilderness Resort Villas
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Popular places to visit

Color of fall.

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
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Detroit Mountain Recreation Area

Hit the slopes at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area during your trip to Detroit Lakes. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Detroit Mountain Recreation Area

Mystic Lake Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Mystic Lake Casino during your visit to Prior Lake? Stroll along the area's lakeside, or simply savor 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

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

Paisley Park

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

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Eden Prairie

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