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Found yourself with an afternoon of downtime? Or are you here for an extended stay, and you’re looking for a truly memorable adventure?
Hemker Park & Zoo
QUICK TRIPS
Look no further than a quick road trip just outside of St. Cloud. Lunch at the Local Blend, an afternoon of giraffefeeding at Hemker Park and Zoo, and an evening of entertainment with the Fine Arts program at St. John’s University makes for a wonderful adventure. Or breakfast at Nelson Brother’s Café, followed by a kayak trip with Clear Waters Outfitting and an afternoon at the Warner Lake Park beach, capped with authentic Mexican cuisine at Taco Gringo.
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Places to Stay A-J ACRES Back to nature park with all modern facilities. 1300 195th St. E. • Clearwater (12 mi. from St. Cloud, 50 mi. from the Twin Cities on I-94 to Hwy. 24 (exit 178) Follow signs 1 mi.) 320-558-2847 • ajacrescampground.com ajacres@frontiernet.net • Page 45 & 113
AMERICINN LODGE & SUITES Your home away from home! 1230 Timberlane Dr. • Sauk Centre 320-352-2800 or 877-352-1199 americinnsaukcentre.com • Page 120
ST. CLOUD/CLEARWATER RV PARK Family oriented country setting. 2454 Cty. Rd. 143 • Clearwater (from St.Cloud, I-94 to exit 173, left on Cty. Rd. 75; from Minneapolis, I-94 to exit 178, right on Hwy 24) 320-558-2876 • time2camp.com • Page 45 & 121
THE ESTATES BED & BREAKFAST Within walking distance to everything. 29 E. Minnesota St. • St. Joseph 320-557-0300 • estatesbedandbreakfast • Page 115
THE PILLAR INN BED & BREAKFAST A relaxing escape! 419 Main St. • Cold Spring 320-685-3828 • thepillarinn.com • Page 45 & 121
Places to Dine
AVON CABIN CAFE Small town cafe with daily lunch specials, home-made soups, and fantastic caramel rolls made fresh daily. 105 Avon Ave. S. • Avon 320-356-7198 • Page 118
JORDIE’S TRAILSIDE CAFE Innovative home cooking, catering, coffee and Wi-Fi. 105 1st Ave. S. • Bowlus 320-584-8193 jordiestrailside.com • Page 118
KAY’S KITCHEN A local tradition, home cooking since 1972. 303 College Ave. • St. Joseph 320-557-0030 • Page 65 & 115
TACO GRINGO Fast, Fresh and Fabulous. Burritos, Chimichangas, Tacos and more! 800 Nelson Dr., Suite 101 • Clearwater 320-558-4016 • dltacogringo.com • Page 121 • east of 12-r
THE LOCAL BLEND Great food, entertainment, beer and wine. 19 W. Minnesota St. • St. Joseph 320-363-1011 • thelocalblend.net • Page 115
Tour of Saints
Things To See & Do ALBERTVILLE PREMIUM OUTLETS Approximately 30 minutes east of St. Cloud. Over 100 upscale outlets. Everyday savings of 25% to 65%. I-94 at Cty. Rd. 19, Eastbound Exit 201/ Westbound Exit 202 For more information call 763-497-1911 premiumoutlets.com
A MAZE’N FARMYARD Fun for the Whole Family! Many animals, a maze, giant slide, mini golf, bounce barn and much more. Join us for an amaze’n time! 3-1/2 mi. W. of Eden Valley on Hwy. 55 320-453-6901 • amazenfarmyard.com Page 120
ART AND HERITAGE PLACE This lovely space includes a museum, gallery and gift shop featuring handmade gifts by the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict. Saint Benedict’s Monastery For more information, call 320-363-7100 sbm.osb.org • Page 25 & 114
BAD HABIT BREWING COMPANY Locally owned in beautiful downtown St. Joe in the heart of shopping, food and drinks. Small batch brewery. 25 College Ave. N. • St. Joseph badhabitbeer.com • Ad pg. 114
CHARLES A. LINDBERGH STATE PARK, CHARLES LINDBERGH HOUSE AND MUSEUM Scenic state park and site of childhood home of Charles A. Lindbergh. Lindbergh House and Museum open May-September. Park open year round. Call for details. Near Little Falls (about 25 minutes north of St. Cloud) State Park 320-616-2525 House 320-616-5421 mnhs.org/lindbergh
CLEAR WATERS OUTFITTING COMPANY Spend a day out on the “wild and scenic” Mississippi River. Short and long trips available. 100 Pine St. • Clearwater 320-558-8123 • cwoutfitting.com Page 25 • east of 12-r
COKATO MUSEUM You’ll find lots of local Scandinavian history here. 175 W. 4th St., P.O. Box 686 • Cokato 320-286-2427 • cokatomuseum.org
CROW WING STATE PARK With over 2,000 beautiful acres of prairie, pines and hardwoods, the park also includes the historic townsite of Old Crow Wing. Just 19 miles northwest of Little Falls (Junction of the Mississippi and Crow Wing Rivers) 218-825-3075
Top: Charles Lindbergh House; Bottom: Avon Cabin Cafe
EL RANCHO MAÑANA CAMPGROUND, RIDING STABLE & RECREATIONAL AREA Drive out for a picnic, hiking or horseback riding. 27302 Ranch Rd. • Richmond Call for reservations 320-597-2740 CAMPelrancho.com • Page 121
HEMKER PARK & ZOO Come walk on the “Wild Side” with some of the most exotic animals of Africa, Australia and North America. 26715 Cty. Rd. 39 • Freeport (I-94 exit 140) 1 mi. N. of Downtown Freeport • 320-836-2426 hemkerzoo.com • Page 26
LAKE MARIA STATE PARK Visitors center, picnic shelter, volleyball court, hiking trails, horse trails, fishing, boat/canoe access, boat/canoe rental, group camp center, cross-country ski, skate ski and warming house. 763-878-2325
LAKE WOBEGON ® REGIONAL TRAIL This unique trail as well as its name, Lake Wobegon ® , is a part of Central Minnesota’s good-natured, fun-loving history. Hiking, biking, roller blading and snowmobiling. Stearns County Parks Dept. 320-255-6172 • lakewobegontrails.com Page 118-119
LITTLE FALLS Where the Mississippi pauses...discovery begins. Something for everyone, including historic mansions & museums, canoeing & kayaking on the Mississippi and hiking at the Charles Lindbergh State Park! 606 S.E. 1st St. • Little Falls 320-616-4959 • littlefallsmn.com • lfcvb1@lfcvb.com • Page 117
MALL OF AMERICA ® Mall of America has revolutionized the shopping experience of tens of millions of visitors a year. A leader in retail, entertainment and attractions, Mall of America is one of the top tourist destinations in the country and is known around the world.
60 East Broadway • Bloomington 952.883.8800 • mallofamerica.com
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY/ MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER 345 Kellogg Blvd. • St. Paul •651-259-3000 800-657-3773 • mnhs.org
MINNESOTA MILITARY MUSEUM Hear the stories and view the artifacts of Minnesotans who served and sacrificed, from our nation’s earliest years to the present. 15000 Hwy 115 • Little Falls • Located just inside Camp Ripley (7 miles north of Little Falls or 40 minutes north of St. Cloud on State Hwy. 371 and 115) 320-616-6050 • mnmilitarymuseum.org • Page 117
MINNESOTA ZOO Connecting people, animals and the natural world. Including a dolphin show, shark feeding, monorail and so much more. 13000 Zoo Blvd. • Apple Valley 800-366-7811 • mnzoo.com
SAND PRAIRIE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AREA The 700 acres encompass wetlands, prairie, brush and woods. A wide variety of wild life species and birds can be seen along the prairie trails and observation deck. Handicapped accessible. St. Cloud • visitstcloud.com/things/sand-prairie-wildlifemanagement-environmental-education-area/
SAUK CENTRE HISTORY MUSEUM Open Mon., Wed. and Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. 430 Main St. • Sauk Centre 320-351-8777 • Page 120
SHERBURNE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Savanna, woods, wetlands and river on 30,700 acres. 230 species of birds, 58 species of mammals, and 25 species of reptiles and amphibians. Trails for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Near Zimmerman • 763-389-3323 fws.gov/refuge/sherburne
SINCLAIR LEWIS BOYHOOD HOME Home of America’s first winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature and restored to the turn-of-the-century period when Lewis lived here. 810 Sinclair Lewis Ave. • Sauk Centre 320-352-5339 sinclairlewisfoundation.com • Page 120
THE SPIRITUALITY CENTER Nurture your spirit at the Spirituality Center. Private or group retreats and hermitage cabin in beautiful central Minnesota. Spiritual direction and other programs. Saint Benedict’s Monastery For more information, call 320-363-7112 sbm.osb.org • Page 25 & 114
150 acres of woods, flowers, trails & lakes! ajacrescampground.com
Large wooded sites • Electric Hookups (30/50 Amp) Wilderness tent sites • Recreation hall Live bait • Access to two lakes Convenience store • Security gate
250-558-2847 • 1300 195th St. E., Clearwater, MN
Treasure City
TREASURE CITY Largest gift and souvenir shop in Central Minnesota. 308 N. Hwy. 10 • Royalton • 320-584-5140 treasurecity.com • Page 120 & 122
WOOD-FIRED WEDNESDAYS Enjoy live acoustic music, Neapolitan style pizzas, appetizers and adult beverages on the patio every Wednesday, mid May-early September 4-9 p.m. Rolling Ridge Wedding & Event Center 31101 County Rd. 133 • St. Joseph 320-257-7755 • RollingRidgeEvents.com • Page 35 & 116
VISIT SAUK CENTRE Sauk Centre features great attractions, including: the Lake Wobegon Trail, Fishing/Canoeing on Sauk Lake and unique tours. 403 Oak St S. • Sauk Centre 320-352-5201 • 855-444-SAUK • visitsaukcentre.org • Page 120
Saint Joseph, Minnesota
Millstream Arts Festival Melissa King
Events rock in this town with the Millstream Arts Festival (millstreamartsfestival.org), Joetown Rocks and an annual 4th of July Festival. There’s tons of fun to be had in this community-driven city. Like to shop and eat? We have terrific options for you! But, don’t worry if you overindulge—you can wear your meal off with a ride on the Lake Wobegon Trail. Come experience the fun for yourself in Saint Joseph!
DRINK IT UP ... A refreshing pint of BH beer is hard to beat...the hard part is trying to choose your favorite beer. Bad Habit Brewing is a family friendly, locally owned, small town brewery. A wonderful taproom atmosphere with an attached patio that overlooks main street in downtown St. Joe. Live music, rotating taplines, local food and annual festivals. (320) 271-3108 | badhabitbeer.com
ON DISPLAY... Art and Heritage Place was built as a place to commemorate the tradition and history of the arts and is open to the public. It covers 9,600 square feet of space and houses the Haehn Museum and Whitby Gift Shop. (320) 363-7113 | (320) 363-7100 sbm.osb.org
APPLEROMA... Milk & Honey Ciders produces flavorful American cider. The farmhouse cidery and orchard creates its ciders in the rolling hills of Stearns County. Visit the land of Milk & Honey and let the apples shine. (320) 271-3111 milkandhoneyciders.com
SAY IT WITH INK ... Letterpress printing’ is how they roll. Bruno Press features some of the most rock-tasticly funny cards on the planet. They design and print posters and so much more! See the presses in action, call or email to set up an appointment. (612) 327-2542 | mcbrunopress.com
CAFFIENATE ... The Local Blend features homemade, organic, and locally-sourced products— even the coffee is locally roasted.
The in-house bakery and kitchen produces muffins, scones, cakes, pizza crusts, soups, stews and more! (320) 363-1011 | thelocalblend.net
CATCH A WINK ... The Estates Bed & Breakfast has everything you need, right at your fingertips. Within walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, a deli, shopping, a brew pub and more. (320) 557-0300 estatesbedandbreakfast.com
ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM ST. CLOUD AND ON THE LAKE WOBEGON TRAIL TOO!
LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE ... The LaPlayette has been a local landmark for decades. It has seen countless college students come and go and it has been a hub for the local community to gather as well. It’s the Saturday night spot for live music and drinks...see you there! (320) 363-7747 | laplayettebar.com
FOR MORE INFO FROM THE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU IN ST. JOSEPH VISIT JOETOWNMN.COM OR LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AT VISIT JOETOWN MN!
HOPE ‘UR HUNGRY ... Winner of Best Breakfast in the St Cloud area! Kay’s Kitchen is known as one of the best restaurants in central Minnesota for a fantastic dining experience. It is a great place to gather to meet your friends and for making new friends! Open 5:30 to 3 p.m. daily (320) 557-0030
SNOWBIRDS LANDING ... Snowbirds stay comfortably! The College of Saint Benedict Events and Catering office offers snowbird housing in apartments during the summer months. Live comfortably and enjoy everything the St. Joseph area has to offer, within walking distance to downtown. (320) 363-5791 | csbsju.edu/csb-events-and-catering
THIS & THAT... Heim-Kins Rescued Treasures offers a little of this and that and then some! Shop for antiques, vintage, eclectic, jewelry, home and garden decor. Everything from old to new. (320) 248-1944
FOR MORE INFO FROM THE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU IN ST. JOSEPH VISIT JOETOWNMN.COM OR LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AT VISIT JOETOWN MN!
FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY “JOETOWN” ROCKS!
BE WOWED... The Fine Arts Series at the College of Saint Benedict & Saint John’s University presents exceptional, internationally touring dance, theater and music performances, as well as visual arts exhibitions. Expect big city shows with a little city vibe. (320) 363-5777 csbsju.edu/wow
REALTORS ROCK... Kendra and Shantel, the owners of Weathered Revivals are realtors and decorators all rolled into one. Together they bring you an amazing collection of home decor, gifts, and handcrafted furniture with strong ties to Minnesota companies. (320) 557-0200 weatheredrevivals.com
ON FIRE ...AND ON A ROLL... Things heat up every Wednesday, Mid May-Early September 4-9 p.m. on the patio at Rolling Ridge Wedding & Event Center. Enjoy live acoustic music, Neapolitan style pizzas, appetizers and adult beverages. This adult only event is the perfect opportunity for you to take a selfguided tour of the amazing property (especially if you are looking for a unique venue to host your wedding or event). (320) 257-7755 | RollingRidgeEvents.com
606 1st Street S.E. Little Falls, MN 56345 1-800-325-5916 • littlefallsmn.com lfcvb1@lfcvb.com
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Where The Mississippi Pauses... YOUR DISCOVERY BEGINS Just North of St. Cloud sits a historic city waiting to be discovered. Little Falls, MN is known for its location along the Mississippi and the history that happened along its banks.
See the actual equipment, weapons, uniforms, and memorabilia that bear witness to history.
15000 Highway 115 • Camp Ripley 320-616-6050 mnmilitarymuseum.org
A PLACE WHERE MEMORIES COME ALIVE! 304 W. Broadway • 320-616-2011 mnfishingmuseum.com
50+ artful businesses selling high end handmade items!
102 1st St. S.E., Historic Downtown Open 5-7 days a week year round
1620 Lindbergh Dr. S. • lindbergh@mnhs.org 320-616-5421
Connecting local food, art, and people through the Growers and Makers Marketplace, Food Hub, Events, & Cooking Classes. 609 13th Ave. N.E., Door 8 320-412-3081 www.sproutmn.com Explore, Encounter and Rediscover the Wonders of the Wild! 1200 West Broadway 320-616-5595 info@pinegrovezoo.com OPEN MID-APRIL THROUGH MID-OCTOBER
CRAFT BEERS Le Cordon Bleu Dining Retro Atmosphere 320-632-5374 • 116 1st St. S.E., Downtown ATtheblacknwhite.com
BURGERS | WRAPS | SANDWICHES PIZZA | DAILY HAPPY HOUR
108 East Broadway • 320-414-0384
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301 3rd St. Little Falls { For reservations call 320-632-2836
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• Innovative Home Cooking & Catering • Cozy Atmosphere & Friendly Service • Coffee & WI-FI • Beautiful Outdoor Garden Seating • Seasonal Decor & Gifts • Limited Winter Hours Nestled alongside the Soo Line Trail! 105 1st Ave. S., Bowlus, MN 56314 320-584-8193 • www.jordiestrailside.com
105 Avon Ave. S. Avon, MN (320) 356-7198 Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Coffee! FAMILYFRIENDLY!
Open 7 am-2 pm 7 days a week!
Your One-StopShop for all your cycling needs!
320-251-BIKE (2453) www.revolutioncycleandski.com 160 29th Avenue South, St. Cloud (Behind Tenvoorde Ford) Central Minnesota’s Best Bike Shop!
About the trail... The trail consists of a 62-mile long, 10-foot wide, bituminous surfaced hike-and-bike pathway. It runs on the MN/DOT rail corridor formerly owned by Burlington Northern Railroad Company. Known for its scenic views, the trail is used by bicyclists, snowmobilers, roller-skiers, roller bladers and walkers.
Trail mileage... St. Joseph to Avon ............................... 9.0 miles Avon to Albany..................................... 6.3 miles Albany to Freeport .............................. 5.3 miles Freeport to Melrose............................. 6.0 miles Melrose to Sauk Centre...................... 9.5 miles Sauk Centre to West Union............... 8.0 miles West Union to Osakis.......................... 5.0 miles Albany to Holdingford ....................... 9.4 miles
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Fun for the Whole Family! Pay Once & Play All Day! • Maze • Mini Golf • Animal Petting Farm • Giant Slide • Wagon Rides • Corn Pit • Pony Rides • Playground • Picnic Area • Bounce Barn • Life-Size Birdhouse • Duck & Fish Pond Located in Eden Valley, Minnesota off Hwy. 55!
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Enjoy Sauk Centre’sOriginal “Main Street.” Home of America’s First Nobel Prize Winner for Literature— Sinclair Lewis. Visit his boyhood home then hike/bike or snowmobile the famous Lake Wobegon Trail—visit quaint shops and restaurants, plus ghost tours, too! Centered on Sauk Lake with camping, fishing, boating, walking trails, MakersSpace and murals. Kick off your shoes and STAY awhile at the AmericInn by Wyndam, Palmer House Hotel, America’s Best Value and Gopher Prairie Inn. Free Visitors Guide at 855-444-SAUK (7285) or visitsaukcentre@gmail.com
QUICK TRIPS | visitstcloud.com June 6, 2020 | Fishing Tournament July 15-19, 2020 | Sinclair Lewis Days July 29-Aug 2, 2020 | Stearns County Fair Sept 12, 2020 | Carmel Apple Ride Sept 12, 2020 | Art Crawl Oct 3, 2020 | Sinclair Lewis Conference Nov 14, 2020 | Sip-N-Style Fall Bus Crawl Nov 28, 2020 | Christmas in Sinclair Lewis Park
320-558-4016 800 Nelson Dr. Suite 101 Clearwater, MN www.dltacogringo.com
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320-558-2876 www.time2camp.com 2454 Co. Rd. 143, Clearwater, MN 55320 Easy access from I-94 (Exit 178) & US Hwy. 10.
Family Oriented Quiet Campground Large Pull-Thru Sites • Tenting/Cabins • RV Rental 30 Amp Electric • 30 & 50 Amp Full Hookup • FREE WIFI Heated Salt Water Pool • Mini Golf • Themed Weekends Hike, Bike and Swim at Nearby Warner Lake Play Frisbee Golf or Bike into Clearwater from Sportsmans Park ONLY 1- HOUR TO TWIN CITIES ATTRACTIONS! The Peterson Family Welcomes You!
The Pillar Inn is a grand home with 3 luxurious guest rooms and a beautiful setting for your special events.
320-685-3828 • www.ThePillarInn.com
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130 Eagle Lake Rd. N.............Big Lake 763-263-0391 8191 179th St. N.W............Clearwater 320-558-2111 645 Opportunity Park Dr....Paynesville 320-243-2118 725 44th Ave. N. ...................St. Cloud 320-251-4192 2211 W. Division St. ..............St. Cloud 320-251-0147 750 15th Ave. S.E. ................St. Cloud 320-253-5089 6250 Cty. Rd. 120..................St. Cloud 320-251-4661 3705 23rd St. S......................St. Cloud 320-253-3752 1230 Hwy. 23 E. ....................St. Cloud 320-251-2604 15 20th Ave. S.E..................St. Joseph 320-363-4819 200 2nd Ave. N.W. ..............St. Joseph 320-363-4951 105 2nd St. N.. .......................... Sartell 320-253-5662 245 18th St. N. .................Sauk Rapids 320-251-0250 106 10th Ave. S..................Waite Park 320-252-0028 458 Great Oak Dr. ..............Waite Park 320-252-0977
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