Central Minnesota, MN

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"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

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 Plymouth Playhouse are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

Oak Grove

Travelers 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 theaters. 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

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown Park Rapids and surrounding area, you can visit Red Bridge Park and Skoe Park.

Downtown Park Rapids
Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

3 out of 5
777 Grand Avenue Onamia MN
$78 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$86 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Total with taxes and 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! (1,377 reviews)
Comfortable stay, clean room. WiFi was spotty. Had to open the door to get a signal. Ended up using my hot spot!

Reviewed on Mar 4, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$98 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$109 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and 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! (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 Mar 2, 2026

My Place Hotel - Shakopee MN
Grand View Lodge

Grand View Lodge

3.5 out of 5
23521 Nokomis Avenue Nisswa MN
$120 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$129 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Total with taxes and 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! (894 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 Mar 4, 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
Book a stay at this beach cabin in Nisswa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Nisswa City Park and Nisswa Family Fun Center ...
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 Mar 8, 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 WiFi, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. 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 Mar 8, 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
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Nisswa. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Nisswa City Park and Fritz Loven ...
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 Feb 1, 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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