11 Great Things To Do in St. Cloud Minnesota
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One of the absolute best day trips in Minnesota is to the greater St. Cloud area. At just over one hour from the Twin Cities, you can really make the most of a day without spending too much time in the car. Even better would be to stay overnight, however, to enjoy your adventure at a leisurely pace. Read on for 11 great things to do in St. Cloud!
Note – this post is in partnership with Visit Greater St. Cloud. All activities were researched and planned by me and all opinions are my own.
Where to Stay: Sable Inn B&B
Sable Inn B&B is a beautifully restored home from 1901. Set on its own private lake where you can fish or paddle in the summer or ice skate on in the winter, the inn is a true respite. There are even groomed cross-country trails in the winter! The rooms are so quaint with historic details and you could easily spend time just relaxing on the wrap around porch. It’s just a 15 min drive from downtown St. Cloud.
1. Grab Smoothie Bowls from Cloud 9 Energy Bowls
If you’re looking for a healthy treat, stop by Cloud 9 Energy Bowls for a delicious superfood meal. We stopped here for a late breakfast and it powered us through a morning yoga session. There’s a fun vibe inside the shop or take it to go like we did.
2. Visit Milk & Honey Ciders
Recently ranked the top cidery in the US by USA TODAY, Milk & Honey is a true gem in Minnesota. In addition to great cider, check out events like yoga and live music on their calendar. Don’t miss this stop on things to do in St. Cloud!
3. Bike the Wobegon Trail
One of the most beautiful paved trails in Minnesota is the Wobegon Trail. The trail goes in to the country in between beautiful fields, rolling hills, lakes and rivers. It’s also a relatively flat path which makes the ride enjoyable in both directions. There’s even a beautiful covered bridge if you bike all the way out to Holdingford. If you don’t have a bike or can’t bring it with you, there are some rentals available at the trailhead in St. Joseph.
4. Grab Sandwiches from Bo Diddley’s
A classic deli from the 1980’s is Bo Diddley’s. The subs are generously sized and the bread is soft and fresh. Pair it with chips and a drink and you have the perfect lunch to either eat on site or take to go for a picnic.
5. Sit on the Patio at Bad Habits Brewing
A really fun brewery in town is Bad Habits. They have fun flavors amongst the classics and also serve a hard seltzer and sodas. The patio is a great space with picnic tables and lawn games and you’re able to bring outside food there too.
6. Enjoy Ice Cream from Jupiter Moon
A delicious ice cream stop is Jupiter Moon. They have unique flavors like cherry vanilla cola and great spaces (indoors and out) to enjoy your treat! This spot is also part of Explore Minnesota’s MNScoop program!
7. Have a Picnic at Munsinger Clemens Gardens
One of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, gardens in Minnesota is Munsinger Clemens. It’s the perfect spot to walk around, sit and meditate or enjoy a picnic. It’s set along the river so the water views are a great backdrop.
8. Eat Dinner at Star of India
A delicious and authentic Indian restaurant in town is Star of India. We picked it up to have a picnic in the Munsinger Clemens Gardens. If we lived closer, we would frequent this spot – the food was so good.
9. Enjoy Bubble Tea at Spice of Life
The Spice of Life Tea Shop is a true gem in St. Cloud. Whether you love tea like I do or enjoy coffee more, this shop has you covered. There are tons of unique choices. I’m always happy to grab a boba tea so that was my pick while Ryan enjoyed a mocha coffee. Next time I want to try the matcha smoothie.
10. Shop the Local Boutiques
The Greater St. Cloud area has so many cute boutiques. A few to add to your list are Copper Pony, Green Thumb Etc. and the newly opened Hudson & Company in St. Joseph which had British shop vibes that I loved.
11. Hike at the Quarries
A beautiful and unique spot in St. Cloud is definitely Quarry Park & Nature Preserve. It’s a popular place to swim and hike as the water that’s filled in the quarries is a stunning turquoise color. Just make sure to go early as it gets crowded.
I hope you’re ready to plan a trip with these 11 great things to do in St. Cloud!
For more fun activities, see my post here from our last day trip to St. Cloud.
Read here for more Minnesota travel ideas!
Happy Planning!
