Welcome to Granite Country USA!
Mayor Dave Kleis and St. Cloud CVB’s Julie Lunning at Central Perk Jump in! This is your official Visitors Guide, the only guide authorized and distributed by the St. Cloud Area Convention and Visitors Bureau! For many years the Central Lakes Area has been one of the world’s leading producers of granite, and do we have granite for you! In addition to granite, St. Cloud and the Central Lakes Area offer much to residents and visitors alike.
8 Welcome to St. Cloud 10 attractions 22 area events 28 arts & entertainment 34 accommodations 44 dining 56 shopping 69 Sports & Recreation 80 moving to the area 84 education 88 medical 92 business & organizations 94 visitor services 96 Faith & Fellowship 98 the heart of minnesota 108 day trips 110 coupons 111 map
We enjoy a superb quality of life here—nearly 100 area parks; sparkling lakes; the Mississippi River; friendly, safe cities and neighborhoods; hundreds of restaurants and shops;a wide variety of recreational,cultural and educational opportunities and a business-friendly climate that is sustaining a robust regional economy. We love it here and hope you do, too! Dave Kleis, Mayor of St. Cloud Julie Lunning, St. Cloud Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
St. Cloud Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 525 Hwy. 10 S., Ste. 1, St. Cloud, MN 56304 www.granitecountry.com 320-251-4170 • 1-800-264-2940 • Fax: 320-656-0401 Executive Director........................................................ Julie Lunning Director of Sales & Marketing............................Judy Okerstrom Director of Visitor Services.................................... Jean Robbins Director of Sports & Special Events.........................Kelly Sayre Director of Convention Sales...................................... Lori Cates Sales & Marketing Coordinator ................................ Nikki Fisher Administrative Assistant ..............................................Melissa Billig ST. CLOUD & CENTRAL LAKES AREA VISITORS GUIDE COPYRIGHT© 2014. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. Reproduction without permission from Think Tourism USA, Inc. is strictly prohibited. The publisher has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the material in the St. Cloud Visitors Guide. However, as unpredictable changes and errors do occur, the publisher can assume no responsibility or liability for errors, changes or omissions.
Published by: Think Tourism usa, inc. Sauk Rapids Industrial Park, P.O. Box 1733 St. Cloud, MN 56302 320-281-5118 • Fax: 320-281-5119 info@thinktourismusa.com • www.thinktourismusa.com President........................................................ Gary Webber Editor & Publisher..........................................Pat Webber Design/Production......................................Trace Design Tracy Zwilling & Cathy Hennen Cover Design........................................ Thelen Advertising Advertising Sales....................................... Gary Webber Proof Tracking............................................. Penny Goetz Cover Photographer: Paul Middlestaedt Guide Photography: Gary Webber (Think Tourism USA), Bill Jones, and Neil Anderson unless otherwise noted
For up-to-the minute area events go to aroundthecloud.org Greater St. Cloud’s Arts & Events Click & Go Guide