- TripBuzz found 16 things to do with kids in or near St. Cloud, Minnesota, including 5 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monticello and Zimmerman.
- From FishTraxx Outdoors Guide Service to Granite Bowl South, the St. Cloud area offers 26 different types of family activities, including: Gardens, Parks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
- The most populated city in Minnesota's central region is St. Cloud. The charming urban area is home to St. Cloud State University, a downtown district with a wide selection of dining and shopping options and the Beaver Islands. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy kayaking and canoeing around the islands, as well as down the Mississippi River which cuts through the city.
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Located on more than 2,100 acres, Sauk Lake has a maximum depth of 61 feet. A popular fishing spot, the lake is stocked with a variety of fish, including Yellow Perch and Black Crappie.
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While small, Sinclair Lewis Park has a lot of activities for visitors. The park includes a playground, a sheltered picnic area and restrooms, as well as a bandstand that hosts free concerts.
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This Main Street is the downtown avenue that was depicted in Sinclair Lewis’ book, “Main Street.” Within this historical area, there are numerous specialty shops, restaurants and an old-fashioned movie theater.
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The boyhood home of a Nobel prize-winning author is in Sinclair Lewis Avenue which is the inspiration of his most famous book, Main Street. Tours of the home of Sinclair Lewis are available to learn about the house, his family and his childhood.
41.6 Miles
Visitors can enjoy a variety of racing karts, racing tracks, and kart racing leagues at ProKART Indoor Racing. The kart racing venue hosts private parties and corporate events and offers a kids racing school.
41.9 Miles
Fishing enthusiasts come to Lake Mille Lacs in Brainerd, Minnesota for world-class walleye fishing. Spanning over 132,516 acres, Lake Mille Lacs is also a popular destination for kayaking, hiking, photography, picnics, jogging and other outoor activities.
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Rush Creek is an 18-hole golf course. Aside from the golf course, they have facilities for dining, weddings, and other important occasions. Rush Creek has a clubhouse and a golf shop with the latest in golf fashion and equipment.
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Covering 50 acres, Silver Lake is basically a freshwater reservoir which acts as a heat sink, cooling down the electrical power plant. During the summer, canoes and paddleboats can be rented from the nearby park.
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12400 James Dean Parkway, Maple Grove, MN 55369
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The largest of the Three Rivers Parks, the Elm Creek Park Reserve has dog trails, hiking and horseback riding trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, swimming areas, and many other amenities on its 4,900 acres.
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Multiple nature trails make Fish Lake Regional Park a destination for walking, hiking and biking. There is rental equipment for paddle boarding, canoeing, paddle boats and kayaking. There is also a dog park for canine buddies.