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, Rush Creek and Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hamel
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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
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 ¥12,541 per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
¥12,541
¥13,842 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! (1,347 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on Dec 22, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥23,733 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
¥23,733
¥26,819 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! (1,000 reviews)
Staff was curteous, room was clean.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 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 ¥17,019 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
¥17,019
¥20,101 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! (862 reviews)
North is always excellent. From the moment you step out of the car under the heated entry (it’s winter) and in to the stunning two story vaulted lobby with its massive stone fireplace and comfortable seating areas. Check in was quick and easy. The room was spacious, well appointed and clean. North ...

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

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
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
Oct weekend dates still open! Clean Cabin, lots of Amenities & Gull Chain Access

Oct weekend dates still open! Clean Cabin, lots of Amenities & Gull Chain Access

Nisswa MN
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Nisswa. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Nisswa City Park and MN Surf Co are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
Perfect property. Location great. Very clean. 5 stars all around. Just one small issue with sheets on king bed downstairs. They were a little a little worn/bally and could use a new set of sheets.

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Oct weekend dates still open! Clean Cabin, lots of Amenities & Gull Chain Access
Stunning 4 Bedroom Lake Home close to everything!!

Stunning 4 Bedroom Lake Home close to everything!!

Brainerd MN
Stay at this cabin in Brainerd. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions North Long Lake and Mollie Lake are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Absolutely Beautiful property . We walked right into the lake, clean beach . Beautiful Tess. Multiple sitting areas outside. Peaceful and rejuvenating Interior was executed also We used the loft, en-suite, bath/bathroom and multi bed room for 4 women. Perfect layout Highly recommend

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Stunning 4 Bedroom Lake Home close to everything!!
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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