Central Minnesota, MN

Travel Guide

"The Red Barn" is a really cool spot, off of County Rd 4 in Zimmerman, MN (East of 169). #ruins
"The Red Barn" is a really cool spot, off of County Rd 4 in Zimmerman, MN (East of 169). #ruins
#colorful Sunrise on the lake. Nothing better than this to greet you in the morning on the cabin.
Every winter these ice castles go up. Some fun tunnels and caverns to explore.
Nature at its best... #lifeatexpedia #summer #evergreenstate #washington #seattlebeauty #laketwentytwo #frozen

Where to stay in Central Minnesota

St. Cloud is a City in Central Minnesota on the Mississippi River with a University

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
Mississippi River Fall Colors at Riverview Heights Park in Fridley Minnesota

Oak Grove

Travelers like the golf courses in Oak Grove, and Lake George is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Oak Grove
Forest-Covered Island in Lake Minnetonka: Aerial View on a Serene Summer Day

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 Excelsior Bay Books or Paisley Park.

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 Red Bridge Park 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 ₩117,035 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
₩117,035
₩129,177 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
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! (1,350 reviews)
Very nice

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
My Place Hotel - Shakopee MN

My Place Hotel - Shakopee MN

3 out of 5
3912 12th Avenue East Shakopee MN
The price is ₩110,578 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
₩110,578
₩131,357 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Shakopee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (777 reviews)
It was a quiet nice stay

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

My Place Hotel - Shakopee MN
Grand View Lodge

Grand View Lodge

3.5 out of 5
23521 Nokomis Avenue Nisswa MN
The price is ₩160,493 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
₩160,493
₩189,558 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
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! (881 reviews)
Clean room and provided much earlier than normal!

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

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! (69 reviews)
The room was so comfortable! We loved the fireplace, the bed and the huge bathroom. The view and the windows were beautiful!

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

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Popular places to visit

Aerial View of a Large Casino on the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Reservation in the Twin Cities of Minnesota

Mystic Lake Casino

4/5(347 reviews)

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
I toured Prince's home, Paisley Park, on opening day as a museum. This picture was taken in Studio B! The keys on the piano play different Prince songs. The most unique part of the experience was seeing handwritten lyrics in a notebook. Priceless....#EndlessSummer

Paisley Park

4.5/5(410 reviews)

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
Color of fall.

Itasca State Park

4.5/5(45 reviews)

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
Beautiful wetlands of Hamden Slough on the Detroit Lakes in Audubon, Becker County, Minnesota

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.

Detroit Lake
Saint Croix River National Scenic Riverway autumn views from Interstate State Park near Taylors Falls Minnesota

Wild Mountain

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Bring the family to Wild Mountain and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Taylors Falls. Discover the waterfalls in this relaxing area.

Wild Mountain

Lake Minnetonka

4/5(9 reviews)

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

Lake Minnetonka

Cities near Central Minnesota

Scenic view from fishing dock on Staring Lake in the Fall

Eden Prairie

Aerial View of the small minnesota town of Caledonia

New Prague

Motley Town Hall

Motley

Buffalo River Scenic

Buffalo