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, Mississippi River and Paramount Theater 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, Fish Lake Regional Park and Rush Creek 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 Skoe Park.

Downtown Park Rapids
Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

3 out of 5
777 Grand Avenue, Onamia, MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥13,159 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
¥13,159
¥14,525 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
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! (1,215 reviews)
"I liked that we were able to park our boat and feel safe doing so. Great room. Great rates."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Grand View Lodge

Grand View Lodge

3.5 out of 5
23521 Nokomis Avenue, Nisswa, MN
The price is ¥23,483 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
¥23,483
¥27,736 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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! (795 reviews)
"Beautiful property, rooms were great. Staff/customer service could be better. They have many activities planned, but unfortunately, they were either canceled or ended early. For example, live music planned until 10pm ended at 9pm, and the prior day was scheduled until 6pm ended at 4pm. We also had ..."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Grand View Lodge
Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center

Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
2100 Arrowwood Lane NW, Alexandria, MN
The price is ¥15,337 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
¥15,337
¥18,294 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Alexandria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Popular attractions Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Lake ...
7.2/10 Good! (704 reviews)
"Convenient location and loved the deck bar!"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center
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! (53 reviews)
The nice quiet place!
"Absolutely excellent! Wonderful!"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Nature Link Resort
Aug 2 night openings! Private Beach, Game Room and Gull Chain

Aug 2 night openings! Private Beach, Game Room and Gull Chain

Nisswa
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Nisswa. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gull Lake and Nisswa City Park are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Wonderful Stay
"We enjoyed our time at this cabin. We had two adults, two teens, and two elementary aged kids in the cabin, and it was just enough room for our family of 6. Everything was very clean, the beds were comfortable, and we liked that neighboring cabins were spaced well and not crazy close. The beach area ..."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Aug 2 night openings! Private Beach, Game Room and Gull Chain
Vintage Cabin on Beautiful Lake O'brien - Includes Pontoon Boat

Vintage Cabin on Beautiful Lake O'brien - Includes Pontoon Boat

Crosslake
Stay at this cabin in Crosslake. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Crosswoods Golf Course and Greer Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (161 reviews)
"What a great location for a family get away! The cabin had everything we needed, including a great lake view and being able to use the boat was a huge hit with the kids."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Vintage Cabin on Beautiful Lake O'brien - Includes Pontoon Boat
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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