What to do in Central Minnesota, MN

Activities, attractions and tours
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Central Minnesota Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Central Minnesota has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Central Minnesota is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Central Minnesota to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Central Minnesota Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Central Minnesota.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Central Minnesota attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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What to do in Central Minnesota


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Downtown St Cloud

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If you're spending some time in Downtown St Cloud, Mississippi River and Paramount Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown St Cloud
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Oak Grove

Travelers like the golf courses in Oak Grove, and Th Refuge Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Oak Grove
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Greenwood

Travelers like the theaters in Greenwood, and Old Log Theater is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Hamel

While Hamel isn't home to many top sights, Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park and Fish Lake Regional Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hamel

 

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