Central Minnesota, MN

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Central Minnesota
Central Minnesota
Central Minnesota
Central Minnesota
Central Minnesota

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
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 Paisley Park or Lake Minnetonka.

Greenwood
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
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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
Downtown Park Rapids

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
Nisswa Hotel and Suites

Nisswa Hotel and Suites

2 out of 5
24186 North Smiley Rd Nisswa MN
The price is ¥7,541 per night from May 17 to May 18
¥7,541
¥11,820 total
May 17 - May 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Nisswa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (49 reviews)
We had a room with a kitchen, it was clean and very nice. It met our needs perfectly for the time we were there. The staff was helpful. You could see that they had recently done a remodel. It looked very nice and fresh. They did not have breakfast ability yet, but we new that going in as it was stated ...

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

Nisswa Hotel and Suites
AmericInn by Wyndham Chanhassen

AmericInn by Wyndham Chanhassen

3 out of 5
570 Pond Promenade Chanhassen MN
The price is ¥15,004 per night from May 26 to May 27
¥15,004
¥16,336 total
May 26 - May 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Chanhassen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable. Parking was convenient, and access to room was quick. Continental breakfast offerings could be expanded. Would stay there again.

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Chanhassen
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 ¥23,955 per night from May 24 to May 25
¥23,955
¥27,069 total
May 24 - May 25
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)
Bought the breakfast plan when I checked in they said I didn’t have it and it didn’t include breakfast

Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud by IHG
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.
Jack Pines Resort

Jack Pines Resort

3.5 out of 5
53014 MN-34 Osage MN
Stay at this cabin in Osage. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area, and hiking/biking on site.
Jack Pines Resort
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 Gull Lake and Nisswa City Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

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

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

Crosslake MN
Stay at this cabin in Crosslake. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attractions Crosswoods Golf Course and Greer Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews)
Kitchen had a lot of amenities - spices, tea, sugar, coffee, cleaning supplies which was very helpful. Cabin was very comfortable and the wood stove was very helpful during very cool evenings as the heating system was not very warm.The sitting was comfortable for evening.The screened in porch was ...

Reviewed on Oct 22, 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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