10 TOP Things to Do in Central Minnesota (2026 Activity Guide)

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What to do in Central Minnesota

Popular places to visit

Itasca State Park

You can take time to visit Itasca State Park during your travels to Park Rapids. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Detroit Mountain Recreation Area

Hit the slopes at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area during your trip to Detroit Lakes. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Mystic Lake Casino

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Why not roll the dice with a visit to Mystic Lake Casino during your travels in Prior Lake? Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Lake Minnetonka

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Minnetonka during your travels in Minneapolis - St. Paul.

Paisley Park

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You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Paisley Park during your trip to Chanhassen. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.

Canterbury Park

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Canterbury Park during your time in Shakopee? Visit the area's shops or amble around its lakeside.

Brainerd International Raceway

You can take time to visit Brainerd International Raceway during your travels to Brainerd. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Northern Lights Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Northern Lights Casino during your visit to Walker? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

St. Cloud State University

Explore the campus of St. Cloud State University during your trip to St Cloud. In the area, you can attend a hockey game or basketball game.

Areas of Central Minnesota

Downtown St Cloud

While visiting Downtown St Cloud, you might make a stop by sights like Paramount Theater and Mississippi River.

Oak Grove

Travellers like the golf courses in Oak Grove, and Lake George is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Greenwood

Greenwood is well liked for its theatres. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Excelsior area, you might plan a trip to Paisley Park or Lake Minnetonka.

Hamel

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hamel and surrounding area, you can visit Rush Creek and Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park.

Downtown Park Rapids

While Downtown Park Rapids isn't home to many top sights, Hubbard County Historical Museum and Headwaters Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

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