Elk River, MN

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An inviting boat dock is reflected in the glassy water of Lake Irving, the first lake on the Mississippi river, with Bemidji, Minnesota, the 2018 Best Town in Minnesota, seen across the lake.
An inviting boat dock is reflected in the glassy water of Lake Irving, the first lake on the Mississippi river, with Bemidji, Minnesota, the 2018 Best Town in Minnesota, seen across the lake.
View of Lakes and Forest from Aiton Heights Fire Tower in Itasca State Park

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Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis

Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis

3 out of 5
9200 Quaday Ave Ne Elk River MN
$118 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$127 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Elk River. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and water park access (surcharge). Popular attractions Wild Woods Water ...
7.8/10 Good! (930 reviews)
Yes, staff are very friendly and the room was clean - we had a blast - thank you

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Elk River, MN

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Elk River, MN

2.5 out of 5
18894 Dodge St Nw Elk River MN
$82 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$88 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Elk River. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
The parking was easy and the heat worked great! No complaints.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Elk River, MN
Enjoy beautiful sunsets year round from this spacious 3 BR home on Lake Orono.

Enjoy beautiful sunsets year round from this spacious 3 BR home on Lake Orono.

Elk River MN
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Elk River. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions William H. Houlton Conservation ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
The host was very welcoming and provided helpful information. The house was beautifully decorated, very comfortable and well stocked. The lake view was beautiful. We enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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Enjoy beautiful sunsets year round from this spacious 3 BR home on Lake Orono.
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Enjoy beautiful sunsets year round from this spacious 3 BR home on Lake Orono.

Enjoy beautiful sunsets year round from this spacious 3 BR home on Lake Orono.

Elk River MN
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Elk River. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions William H. Houlton Conservation ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
The host was very welcoming and provided helpful information. The house was beautifully decorated, very comfortable and well stocked. The lake view was beautiful. We enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Enjoy beautiful sunsets year round from this spacious 3 BR home on Lake Orono.
BOAT-SWIM-FISH Lake Cottage-Pontoon Rental

BOAT-SWIM-FISH Lake Cottage-Pontoon Rental

Elk River MN
Stay at this vacation home in Elk River. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions William H. Houlton Conservation ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
We had a great stay. House was clean, cozy and warm. Any initial concerns we had were addressed quickly by the property manager, which were minor. The steps are steep for anyone who has issues with stairs, but we were fine. Downtown was cute. I would recommend checking out Tipsy’s on Main for dinner ...

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

BOAT-SWIM-FISH Lake Cottage-Pontoon Rental
Fairystone Cottage on Medicine Lake 4-bedroom house in Plymouth MN

Fairystone Cottage on Medicine Lake 4-bedroom house in Plymouth MN

Plymouth MN
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attractions Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
We had a wonderful time. Everything was as described.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Fairystone Cottage on Medicine Lake 4-bedroom house in Plymouth MN
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Popular places to visit

River banks in early spring. Clouds reflecting in moving water of stream.

Mississippi Oaks Park

Mississippi Oaks Park is just one of the places to see in Elk River, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.

Mississippi Oaks Park

Wild Woods Water Park

3/5(1 review)

Bring your family to Wild Woods Water Park and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Otsego. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

Wild Woods Water Park

Nowthen City Hall

After visiting Nowthen City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elk River. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.

Nowthen City Hall

Otsego County Park

Otsego County Park is just one of the places to see in Otsego, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its entertainment venues.

Otsego County Park

Harris Island Park

After visiting Harris Island Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elk River. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.

Harris Island Park

West Oakes Park

After visiting West Oakes Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elk River. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

West Oakes Park

Reviews of Elk River

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Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 30%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 52%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 4%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very nice stay. Comfortable bed but needs better pillows

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Convenience for shopping. Boring location but ok for price.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We attended a wedding at Rockwoods. This was a very nice venue.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

The front desk people should know more about the hotel because when i told him about the phone he said there was nothing he could do about it And when we want to check out it was about a five min.wait to busy chatting

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We were there for a family funeral.

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