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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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
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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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Oak Grove

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

Oak Grove
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 Red Bridge Park.

Downtown Park Rapids
Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

3 out of 5
777 Grand Avenue Onamia MN
The price is ¥12,551 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
¥12,551
¥13,853 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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! (1,355 reviews)
Excellent staff 😎

Reviewed on Dec 29, 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 ¥23,872 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
¥23,872
¥26,976 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12
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! (1,006 reviews)
good time just was pool was open later!

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud by IHG
My Place Hotel - Shakopee MN

My Place Hotel - Shakopee MN

3 out of 5
3912 12th Avenue East Shakopee MN
The price is ¥11,783 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
¥11,783
¥13,998 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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! (761 reviews)
Only issue was the door lock not functioning well. Wasnt staying secure but we figured out a solution. Room 409 needs a new shower head. Great pressure and temp though. Was very pleased with the facility

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

My Place Hotel - Shakopee MN
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
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! (67 reviews)
Clean rooms very spacious

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Nature Link Resort
PONTOON BOAT INCLUDED early May thru early October. Quaint cabin on Sibley Lake.

PONTOON BOAT INCLUDED early May thru early October. Quaint cabin on Sibley Lake.

Pequot Lakes MN
Stay at this cabin in Pequot Lakes. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a sauna. Popular attractions Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf and Upper Hay Lake are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (184 reviews)
It was amazing everything was cozy and their fireplace was beautiful after long walks!

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

PONTOON BOAT INCLUDED early May thru early October. Quaint cabin on Sibley Lake.
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
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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