Central Minnesota Travel Guide

Tourist 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

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Where to stay in Central Minnesota

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

Downtown St Cloud

While visiting Downtown St Cloud, you might make a stop by sights like Paramount Theater and Mississippi River.

Downtown St Cloud
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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 Rush Creek and Plymouth Playhouse.

Hamel
Mississippi River Fall Colors at Riverview Heights Park in Fridley Minnesota

Oak Grove

Travellers like the golf courses in Oak Grove, and Oak Grove Town Hall 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 theatres. 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
Evening view of the lake we stayed at for our couples trip

Downtown Park Rapids

While Downtown Park Rapids isn't home to many top sights, Red Bridge Park 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 AU$126 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$126
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Onamia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,379 reviews)
The rms were immaculately cleaned!! The bathroom was the cleanest ive ever seen a hotel to be!!! Comfortable bed too!! Just a wonderful, clean, very comfortable room!! All hotels should strive to be this clean and comfortable!

Reviewed on 9 Mar 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 AU$155 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$155
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Shakopee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (789 reviews)
Room was clean & bed was good. Was told I had top floor at check-in as I requested but she had me on 3rd floor instead of top. Don't know why she said that but room was good. No silverware or plates or cups supplied for a room with a full kitchen.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 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 AU$183 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$183
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (895 reviews)
My husband and I have been going to Grandview Lodge in Brainerd, MN for the past 25 years and have always enjoyed it. Well, that came to a halt after our last stay. The rooms, while being updated, are pretty tacky as well as the walls being paper thin. I thought we had people in our room one morning, ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Grand View Lodge
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 beach cabin in Nisswa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Nisswa City Park and Nisswa Family Fun Center are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
I’ve even coming to Nisswa for 20yrs and this was one of the best experiences I’ve had. Nature Link’s design and approach to “linking” to nature and creating a peaceful experience was wonderful! I will definitely be back. Joel W.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Nature Link Resort
Centrally located "Perch Lake Bungalow" w/Hot-tub!

Centrally located "Perch Lake Bungalow" w/Hot-tub!

Baxter MN
Stay at this cabin in Baxter. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Northland Arboretum and North Central ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
We had a lovely stay here for a girls weekend! Cute & clean property and we loved having a hot tub to use. We would stay here again! Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Centrally located "Perch Lake Bungalow" w/Hot-tub!
PRIVATE BEACH + GULL LAKE CHAIN + SHOP NISSWA + LILY PAD + GAME ROOM

PRIVATE BEACH + GULL LAKE CHAIN + SHOP NISSWA + LILY PAD + GAME ROOM

Nisswa MN
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Nisswa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Nisswa City Park and Fritz Loven Park are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
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

PRIVATE BEACH + GULL LAKE CHAIN + SHOP NISSWA + LILY PAD + GAME ROOM
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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