Saint Cloud Travel Guide

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Located in the heart of Minnesota, Saint Cloud is a vibrant city that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreational opportunities. Nestled alongside the banks of the Mississippi River, this charming city is a haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

One of the most iconic landmarks in Saint Cloud is the beautiful Munsinger Gardens. Spanning over 14 acres, these meticulously landscaped gardens are a delight to explore. Visitors can wander through fragrant rose gardens, admire colorful flower beds, and relax by the tranquil lily ponds. The gardens also host various events and concerts throughout the year, making it a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.

For those seeking a deeper understanding of the region's history and culture, the Stearns History Museum is a must-visit. This fascinating museum showcases the rich heritage of Central Minnesota through immersive exhibits and artifacts. From Native American history to the impact of early European settlers, visitors can delve into the past and gain a greater appreciation for the area's diverse heritage.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunities to indulge in their favorite activities in the Saint Cloud region. Just a short drive away, the Mille Lacs Lake offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities. Anglers can cast their lines in search of walleye, northern pike, and muskie, while boaters can explore the vast expanse of the lake's crystal-clear waters.

For a taste of small-town charm, a visit to Downtown Saint Cloud is a must. The historic district is filled with quaint shops, cozy cafes, and charming boutiques. Visitors can browse for unique gifts, sample delicious local cuisine, or simply soak in the ambiance of this picturesque neighborhood.

Alternative names: Founded: 1856 (168 years ago)Population: 65.8 thous.Area: 41.08 mi²Elevation: 1027 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°33'33"N, 94°9'41"W

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Saint Cloud Attractions - What to See and Explore

Saint Cloud offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, Joe Faber Field, Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens, Granite City Crossing. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums
Herb Brooks National Hockey Center
The Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, also known as the Brooks Center, is a 5,159-seat hockey arena in St. Cloud, Minnesota. It is home to the St.
Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums
Joe Faber Field
Joe Faber Field is a baseball venue located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. It is the home of the St. Cloud Rox of the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league.
Garden • Botanical garden • Park
Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens
Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens are two distinct but adjacent gardens on the banks of the Mississippi River northwest of the intersection of University Drive SE and Kilian Blvd SE, and along the southernmost portion of Riverside Drive SE, in St.

Bridge • Southeast St. Cloud
Granite City Crossing
The Granite City Crossing is a bridge that carries Minnesota State Highway 23 across the Mississippi River in the city of St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. It was built to replace the DeSoto Bridge in the same location. Construction began in the fall of 2008, after the demolition of the DeSoto Bridge was completed.
Office • Church
Cathedral of Saint Mary
The Cathedral of St. Mary located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States, is the cathedral and parish church in the Catholic Diocese of St. Cloud. The St. Cloud Diocese serves Central Minnesota and a Catholic population of about 150,000.
Beaux-Arts architecture • Downtown St. Cloud
Stearns County Courthouse
The Stearns County Courthouse is the seat of government for Stearns County in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. The Beaux-Arts style building was constructed in 1921 to replace Stearns County's original 1864 courthouse. It stands in a prominent square in downtown St. Cloud, flanked by other government buildings.
Queen Anne architecture • Neoclassical architecture
Fifth Avenue Commercial Buildings
The Fifth Avenue Commercial Buildings comprise a row of six buildings in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States, constructed between 1883 and 1914. The buildings were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 for their local significance in the themes of architecture and commerce. As St.
Bridge • Downtown St. Cloud
Veterans Bridge
Veterans Bridge is a steel girder bridge that spans the Mississippi River in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1971 and was designed by Howard, Needles, Tammen & Bergendoff. There have been three previous bridges at this location. The first was built in 1867 by the St.
Bridge
St. Cloud Rail Bridge
The St. Cloud Rail Bridge is a pin-connected truss bridge that spans the Mississippi River in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1892 by Great Northern Railway and was probably designed by the railroad. Two of the piers are stone, while a third pier is newer and made of concrete.
Bridge • Southeast St. Cloud
University Bridge
University Bridge is a concrete girder bridge that spans the Mississippi River in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Built in 1985, and designed by Howard Needles Tammen & Bergendoff, it is the second-newest bridge in St. Cloud, after Granite City Crossing. It is named for its proximity to St. Cloud State University.
Neo-renaissance architecture • Southside
Chancery House
The Chancery House in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States, is the current chancery for the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Cloud and the former residence for the Bishop of St. Cloud. It was built in 1916 for Bishop Joseph Francis Busch. The Chancery House was an early work of Louis Pinault, St.
Nature • Natural attraction • Lake
Lake George
Lake George is a small lake in Anoka County, Minnesota, located within the city of Oak Grove, 12 miles north of the city of Anoka. Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources tracks the lake by the name George and the identifier 02-0091-00.
45°33'21"N • 94°9'35"W
Michael Majerus House
The Michael Majerus House is a historic house in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1891. The Michael Majerus House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 for its local significance in the theme of architecture. It was nominated for its status as St. Cloud's finest house in Second Empire style.
Colonial revival architecture • Southside
Riverview Hall
Riverview Hall is a historic building on the campus of St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1913 for what was then a teacher training college, to serve as a laboratory school where student teachers gained practical experience instructing local children.
Queen Anne architecture • Southside
John N. Bensen House
The John N. Bensen House is a historic house in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1904 for John N. Bensen, a German immigrant who settled in St. Cloud in 1872, found success in the grocery business, and went on to serve as mayor and bank president.
45°33'24"N • 94°9'8"W
Foley–Brower–Bohmer House
The Foley–Brower–Bohmer House is a historic house in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1889 for lumber and railroad magnate Timothy Foley, transferred to his brother Thomas Foley in 1895, bought by lawyer and politician Ripley B. Brower in 1902, and sold to businessman and banker William J. Bohmer in 1923.
Queen Anne architecture • Southside
Nehemiah P. Clarke House
The Nehemiah P. Clarke House is a historic house in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1893 for Nehemiah P. Clarke, who arrived in St. Cloud as a pioneer in 1856 and made his fortune in retail, lumbering, and other business ventures.
Romanesque architecture • Romanesque revival architecture
First National Bank
The First National Bank of St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States, is a historic bank building constructed in 1889 and doubled in size around 1918. It was designed by architect Charles Sumner Sedgwick for St. Cloud's first bank, which was established in 1867 and chartered as a national bank in 1882.
Dam • Southeast St. Cloud
St. Cloud Dam
The St. Cloud Dam is a dam across the Mississippi River in the town of St. Cloud, Minnesota, in the United States. The dam is 23.3 feet high and features a three-foot flip-up gate on its top to raise the water level and dragon's teeth at the bottom which are used to disperse...

Day trips

Saint Cloud – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Saint Cloud, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Windego Park Auditorium/Open Air Theater (Anoka), Oliver Kelley Farm (Elk River), Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home (Sauk Centre).

45 milesSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Windego Park Auditorium/Open Air Theater, Anoka
Windego Park Auditorium/Open Air Theater is an amphitheater in Anoka, Minnesota, located on the Rum River. The theater was built in 1914 and was spurred by the City Beautiful movement, as well as Anoka citizens' interest in outdoor entertainment and recreation.
37 milesSE
Farm, History museum, Museum
Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River
The Oliver Kelley Farm is a farm museum in Elk River, Minnesota, United States. From 1850 to 1870 it was owned by Oliver Hudson Kelley, one of the founders of the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, the country's first national agrarian advocacy group.
40 milesW
Museum, History museum
Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home, Sauk Centre
The Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, United States. From 1889 until 1902 it was the home of young Sinclair Lewis, who would become the most famous American novelist of the 1920s and the first American to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature.
14 milesSW
Church
Assumption Chapel, Cold Spring
Assumption Chapel, also known as the Grasshopper Chapel, is a Roman Catholic church situated on the outskirts of Cold Spring, Minnesota. It was constructed in 1877, in petition for relief from the Grasshopper Plagues that devastated Midwest farmland between 1873 and 1877.
47 milesNE
Specialty museum, History museum, Shopping
Mille Lacs Indian Museum, Onamia
The Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post is a museum dedicated to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe's history, culture, and contemporary life. It officially opened to the public on May 18, 1996. Located in Onamia, Minnesota, United States, it is one of the 26 historical sites and museums run by the Minnesota Historical Society.

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Best Time To Visit Saint Cloud

Learn when is the best time to travel to Saint Cloud weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in July.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February and December. Most of it rains in June.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Saint Cloud?

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What is the best time to visit Saint Cloud?

June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in July. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.