ATTRACTIONS

explore the mighty Mississippi!

Greater St. Cloud is lucky enough to have the Mississippi River flow right through town. Get a clear view of this scenic attraction starting at the River's Edge Convention Center where you can access the St. Cloud River Walk. Up for a hike? The River Walk follows along the Mississippi to the St. Cloud State University campus. If you're not out of breath yet, you can extend your adventure and pick up the Beaver Island Trail, which continues south along the waterfront. When it comes to adventures on the Mississippi, the possibilities are endless. Pack a cooler and the family and spend the day fishing. Rent a kayak or canoe and take advantage of our river accesses which are located at Wilson Park, St. Cloud State University and River Bluffs Regional Park. Or, make an adventure of your own... just get out and enjoy the Mississippi!

mississippiriverpartners.org | exploreminnesota.com | cwoutfitting.com

Clear Waters Outfitting

Fido-Friendly Parks

Indoor Off-Leash Park:

GREY FACE RESCUE & RETIREMENT

7316 Ridgewood Rd., St. Cloud 320-241-6449 | greyfacerescue.org

On-Leash Parks:

LAKE WOBEGON TRAIL

Enter the trail at St. Joseph

BEAVER ISLAND TRAIL

Just south of St. Cloud State University

QUARRY PARK

1802 Cty. Rd. 137, Waite Park 320-255-6172

SAND PRAIRIE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

Minnesota Blvd & Hwy. 10, St. Cloud

Off-leash dog parks:

WILSON PARK

625 Riverside Dr. N.E., St. Cloud

WHITNEY PARK

Forest Dr. & Airport Rd., St. Cloud

JAYCEES DOG PARK

111 N. 37th Ave., St. Cloud.

picnic in our Parks!

Area parks are popular destinations for travelers and locals alike. With over 200 parks to choose from, you’ll find plenty of options for year-round recreational opportunities! Discover spectacular flower gardens, extensive trails, family picnic areas, volleyball courts, topnotch ball fields, scenic rivers, accessible fishing docks and sandy beaches. Plus, enjoy our charming rural towns and city lakes!

WITH OVER 643-ACRES, QUARRY PARK OFFERS TONS OF OPTIONS FOR THE OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST!

Picnic, swim, hike, fish, bike or cross-country ski —

Quarry Park will provide you hours of enjoyment any time of year! Plus, the observation deck offers spectacular views of the landscape. A highlight of

Quarry Park is the historic Liberty Derrick. This exhibit is a tribute to central Minnesota's early 20th century granite quarrying industry. Self-guided tours are available, and vehicle parking permits can be purchased at the entrance station or from the Stearns County Parks Department (320-255-6172).

co.stearns.mn.us/Recreation/CountyParks QuarryParkandNaturePreserve

ACCESS THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT THESE LOCATIONS:

ST. CLOUD: Wilson Park, Hester Park, Munsinger & Clemens

Gardens, Riverside Park, Talahi Park, Beaver Island Park, McKinley Park, Edge Water Park, and River Bluffs Regional Park

SAUK RAPIDS: Municipal Park, Lions Park, and Southside Park

City Parks

ST. CLOUD: 320-255-7216 ci.stcloud.mn.us

SAUK RAPIDS: 320-258-5300 ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us WAITE PARK: 320-252-6822 www.ci.waitepark.mn.us ST. JOSEPH: 320-363-7201 cityofstjoseph.com CLEARWATER: 320-558-2428 clearwatercity.com ST. AUGUSTA: 320-654-0387 staugustamn.com

County Parks

STEARNS COUNTY PARKS: 320-255-6172 | co.stearns.mn.us

BENTON COUNTY PARKS:

320-968-5292 | co.benton.mn.us

State Parks

The Department of Natural Resources Information Center can provide you with free detailed information about state parks. Call 651-296-6157 or 1-888-MINNDNR or go to dnr.state.mn.us/. DNR Information Center located at 500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55155-4040.

LAKE MARIA: 763-878-2325

SIBLEY: 320-354-2055

CHARLES A. LINDBERGH:

320-616-2525

CROW WING: 218-825-3075

National Parks

SHERBURNE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE:

763-389-3323 www.fws.gov/refuge/sherburne

LAKE GEORGE IS HOME TO “SUMMERTIME BY

GEORGE”, a concert and festival that runs for 12 weeks every summer and is sponsored by the Rotary Club of St. Cloud. It's also a popular winter destination when the lake is open for ice skating. You'll find numerous paved walkways, a seating area, a beautifully-designed granite fountain and a welcoming plaza. Other features include a splash pad, public restrooms, playground area and performance pavilion. The on-site Municipal Complex is a multi-use facility, and the Lake’s Boathouse building offers the community the opportunity to rent paddle boats, stand up paddleboards and canoes. Concessions are also available within this complex.

see what’s blooming in the Gardens!

CLEMENS GARDENS

Six gardens make up Clemens Gardens: Virginia Clemens Rose Garden, Rest Area Garden, Formal Garden, White Garden, Perennial Garden and the Treillage Garden. During the summer, the six gardens draw 2,000 to 3,000 people a day from all over the world. So whether you’re a weekend gardener or professional horticulturist, visit soon and find the flavor of European gardens right here in Central Minnesota!

MUNSINGER GARDENS

Situated below the Clemens Gardens and along the Mississippi River, these distinctive gardens lie under towering hemlock and pine trees. As a result, many of the garden beds are in the shade, making them astounding in their abundance of color and incredible variety of flowers.

Included in the park are a large peacock cage, lovely wedding pavilion, wooden gazebo, and, of course, the fabulous Mississippi River.

1515 Riverside Dr. SE. | 320-257-5959 | munsingerclemens.com

COPPER PONY in the Gardens

an urban potting shed

A unique garden shop located amidst the beautiful blooms of Clemens Gardens, Copper Pony In The Gardens is a botanically-inspired seasonal gift shop. Find everything from live plants and pots, to decor and gifts, home fragrances,

bath & body products, beverages, snacks, and more.

1399 Kilian Blvd. | 320-774-1228 | CopperPony.com

History in the making!

When it comes to making history, Greater St. Cloud has it going on! From the ground up, this area is literally built on history. That’s right, the granite in the ground is a story in itself. Maybe you’re more of a military buff...we have the perfect place for you just a short drive down the road. Want to know even more...check out the history museum and learn about Stearns County and what helped to make the area what it is today.

Top: St. John’s Abbey Church Right: St. Mary’s Cathedral

Rock solid!

Every area has its claim to fame and ours just happens to be in the ground. Granite is definitely not losing its luster here, and there are plenty of places to view it, including: Stearns History Museum, Quarry Park, Stearns County Courthouse, St. Mary’s Cathedral, MN Correctional Facility and St. John’s Abbey Church. Granite history isn’t the only thing that runs deep here...religious roots and tradition have helped to sculpt the area into what it is today! So, go ahead, take some time, visit these unique sites and view the one-of-a-kind, historical artifacts up close.

But don’t worry, there’s no need to salute at the MINNESOTA MILITARY MUSEUM. This family-friendly facility is here to share awareness of how military events have shaped the state by documenting, preserving, and explaining military history as it was lived by Minnesotans. Visitors not only enjoy learning how events unfolded, they also get the chance to view artifacts up close.

15000 Hwy. 115 (Camp Ripley), Little Falls 320-616-6050 | militarymuseum.org

NEW MUSEUM COMING IN 2023!

A trip in TIME...

Explore the day away at the STEARNS HISTORY MUSEUM! You can walk from one decade to the next all in one day—it’s like time travel right in your own backyard! Permanent and changing exhibits highlight the stories of people, places, and events in Central Minnesota’s history. Take your time, explore at your own pace and check out the Research Center.

235 S. 33rd Ave. | 320-253-8424 | stearnshistorymuseum.org

Nothing beats the warm summer air and a ST. CLOUD ROX baseball game. Over 60,000 fans agree as they attend each year. Rox games provide fun for all ages with tremendous promotions and national entertainment acts throughout the season. Don’t miss the fireworks after every Friday home game.

5001 Veterans Dr. | 320-240-9798 | stcloudrox.com

GO NINJA...

With Trampolines, a Ninja Warrior Course, Virtual Reality and arcade games, AIRMAXX TRAMPOLINE PARK is truly a place that is FUN for the ENTIRE Family! A great place for unique birthday parties, school and group outings, family fun days and everyday kid activities. Take the crew somewhere out of the ordinary and let them bounce off someone else’s walls...literally!

3900 Roosevelt Rd. | 320-281-5599 | airmaxxstcloud.com

River RENDEZVOUS...

Whether you’re up for spending the day on the water with family and friends, fishing for monster smallies, or tenting overnight on the banks of the Mississippi, CLEAR WATERS OUTFITTING COMPANY is ready to help you out. They’re the local experts on paddling, kayak fishing, wood strip canoe building, small water craft repair and installs!

100 Pine St., Clearwater | 320-558-8123 | cwoutfitting.com

Ready...set...GO!

THUNDER ROAD RC RACEWAY is your premier indoor RC race track. They’re home to an amazing community of people who like to talk, drive and race RC. They’ve created a friendly and fun environment for people to enjoy while working on and racing their RC cars. Snacks and beverages are available on site.

500 Sundial Dr., Waite Park | 320-252-0460 thunderroadraceway.com

BLACKLIGHT ADVENTURES gives you an unforgettable EXPERIENCE! Step into a vivid fantasy world filled with bright trees, neon forest wall murals, and interactive targets in the GIANT black laser tag arena. Leave reality behind as you immerse yourself in the private virtual reality rooms or challenge yourself inside one of our escape rooms! Keep the fun going with arcade games, concessions, and party rooms! Come EXPERIENCE THE FUN!

240 33rd Ave. S. | 320-774-1500 blacklightadventuresllc.com

Fab-u-lous family fun!

Family fun has a different meaning for everyone. It could be an adrenaline rush in a head-to-head game, a discovery adventure at the children’s museum or a take-me-out-to-the-ball-game kind of experience. We’ve got all that and more...so get out there and have fun!

Life on the FARM!

At A MAZE’N FARMYARD you’ll enjoy an up-close and personal hands-on experience with a variety of farm animals. Find your way through the trails of the maze, then take a thrilling ride down the 150 foot giant slide or the huge silo slide. Feed the parakeets or feed the fish, but don’t forget the pony rides, bounce barn and mini golf too!

events! The Ledge Amphitheater is a fantastic venue for concerts; with a scenic background and natural acoustics, there is literally music in the air. But this space is not just for concerts...the amphitheater is a great place for movies in the park, yoga classes, theater performances, festivals and so much more. Experience it for yourself! Be the first to know as events are added to the calendar by signing up for News & Alerts on the website.

1700 Parkway Dr., Waite Park | 320-252-6822 | theledgeamp.com

Can’t be Missed! When it comes to exciting things to do, you won’t be disappointed here. Enjoy some outdoor family fun with a few furry friends or amp it up and feel the wind in your hair as you speed by on the track. Take in an event or gather the buds or the gals for a wine or beer tasting.

X MARKS the spot...

TREASURE CITY is Central Minnesota’s largest gift and souvenir shop and after over 50 years in business, they have become a Minnesota icon. They truly have something for everyone! Take a picture with Pirate Pete and check out the 200# man-eating clam. You’ll find an amazing selection of gifts, souvenirs, toys, games and more, including many unique treasures that aren’t available elsewhere. Coupon page 82.

308 N Hwy. 10, Royalton | 320-584-5140 mntreasurecity.com | treasurecitymn.com

REV it up...

Get that motor running for some fun in the summer sun! SUMMERLAND FAMILY FUN PARK is THE place for the whole family to play. They have everything you need for a full day of fun including a WATER SLIDE, 3-GO-KART TRACKS, BUMPER BOATS, 2-MINI GOLF COURSES, BATTING CAGES, KID KOUNTRY, an ARCADE and CONCESSIONS. Be sure to ask about their group rates too!

1050- 28th Ave., N.E., Sauk Rapids 320-251-0940 | summerlandfunpark.com

WILD wonders...

Come take a walk on the wild side with fun and fascinating animals from all over the world. HEMKER PARK & ZOO has been voted the Best of Central Minnesota Out & About Family Recreation for 4 years in a row! They feature some of the most exotic animals of Africa, Australia and North America!

26715 Co. Rd. 39., Freeport | 320-836-2426 | hemkerzoo.com