Parks & Nature
Cliff Jumping into a water filled quarry! Fishing, biking, hikes.
28 locals recommend
Quarry Park and Nature Preserve
1802 Co Rd 137Cliff Jumping into a water filled quarry! Fishing, biking, hikes.
Hike the Blue Hill Trail - nice views in Central MN
https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Public_Use_Regulations_and_Map(1).pdf
9 locals recommend
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
17076 293rd Ave NWHike the Blue Hill Trail - nice views in Central MN
https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Public_Use_Regulations_and_Map(1).pdf
Beautiful in the Summer, Spring and Fall. Rose Gardens, peacocks, tons of beautiful formal and natural gardens. Have a picnic alongside the Mississippi River
17 locals recommend
Munsinger Gardens
1515 Riverside Dr SEBeautiful in the Summer, Spring and Fall. Rose Gardens, peacocks, tons of beautiful formal and natural gardens. Have a picnic alongside the Mississippi River
Palmer Park
4523 105th Avenue Southeast10 minute walk away! Tennis courts, playground, grills and baseball!
Clemens Gardens
1301 Kilian Blvd SEGorgeous Rose Gardens, water fountains etc.
Food Scene
Great Sunday Brunch
Fridays and Saturdays they have Prime Rib.
Famous for their popovers that are on the salad bar.
Coyote Moon Grille Lounge
480 55th Ave SEGreat Sunday Brunch
Fridays and Saturdays they have Prime Rib.
Famous for their popovers that are on the salad bar.
Bailey Ray's Roadhouse
2120 165th Ave NEWe love this place! Great atmosphere, lots of made from scratch recipes.
Brick Yard Bar & Grill
8475 Main AveLots of menu items to choose from.
Thursday night Bingo
Jules' Bistro
921 W St Germain Stlocally owned, 20 minute drive. Fabulous food and bakery.
Jack & Jim's Food & Liquor
11025 Duelm Rd NEOld style salad bar, great steaks and seafood
Excellent food. Has Asian, Thai, and Indian cuisine as well as great American favorites.
White Horse Restaurant & Bar
809 W St Germain StExcellent food. Has Asian, Thai, and Indian cuisine as well as great American favorites.
Copper Pony
208 North Benton DriveGreat little bistro. Plus you can lunch and then shop
Brick & Bourbon
119 5th Avenue SouthFantastic Food and great craft cocktails. About 20 minutes from the guesthouse
Palmer House
4181 105th Avenue Southeastless than 1 minute away with outdoor seating and lawn games.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beaver Island Brewing Company
216 6th Ave SDam. Fine. Beer
Huge SCSU Supporters
Bring your own snacks or food
a 45 minute drive to St. Joseph but well worth it.
Fabulous cider made from heirloom apples - delicious!
Milk & Honey Ciders produces fine American cider from heirloom and traditional cider apple cultivars. Our farmhouse cidery and orchard focuses on interesting, dry, highly aromatic and tannic ciders made in the rolling hills of Stearns County with minimal intervention. Let the apples shine
8 locals recommend
Milk & Honey Ciders
11738 Co Rd 51a 45 minute drive to St. Joseph but well worth it.
Fabulous cider made from heirloom apples - delicious!
Milk & Honey Ciders produces fine American cider from heirloom and traditional cider apple cultivars. Our farmhouse cidery and orchard focuses on interesting, dry, highly aromatic and tannic ciders made in the rolling hills of Stearns County with minimal intervention. Let the apples shine
Great craft cocktails and Recently voted best wine list in the St. Cloud Area!
In 2005, The Veranda Lounge opened as the definitive location for St. Cloud’s wine scene, not only for 200+ bottle selection but also as a place to learn and ask questions about the wine. The same attention to detail and thirst for knowledge has led to The Veranda now being home to the MOST delicious and inventive cocktails with one of the largest whisky collections in St. Cloud. With award winning bartenders, local fresh ingredients, and a friendly smile – The Veranda Lounge is just the place to discover something new or enjoy your favorite libation
Veranda Lounge
22 5th Avenue SouthGreat craft cocktails and Recently voted best wine list in the St. Cloud Area!
In 2005, The Veranda Lounge opened as the definitive location for St. Cloud’s wine scene, not only for 200+ bottle selection but also as a place to learn and ask questions about the wine. The same attention to detail and thirst for knowledge has led to The Veranda now being home to the MOST delicious and inventive cocktails with one of the largest whisky collections in St. Cloud. With award winning bartenders, local fresh ingredients, and a friendly smile – The Veranda Lounge is just the place to discover something new or enjoy your favorite libation
Lupulin Brewing
570 Humboldt DriveA bit of. drive, 30 minutes, but excellent beer.
Shopping
1 mile away right in Palmer. It has a little of everything. Gas, Groceries (the essentials), hardware, household items, bait and a liquor store.
6 locals recommend
Briggs Lake General Store
4258 105th Ave SE1 mile away right in Palmer. It has a little of everything. Gas, Groceries (the essentials), hardware, household items, bait and a liquor store.
Jan’s Christmas Tree Farms is famous during the Holidays since Santa flies in on a helicopter! It’s about 5 miles or so away.
They do have a fairly large store that is open now (according to their website) filled with holiday décor and more
Jan's Christmas Trees
12519 37th St SEJan’s Christmas Tree Farms is famous during the Holidays since Santa flies in on a helicopter! It’s about 5 miles or so away.
They do have a fairly large store that is open now (according to their website) filled with holiday décor and more
Mc Donald’s Meats in Clear Lake wins national awards for their meat sticks, jerky and wieners. A must if you are a carnivore. Limited Mc Donald’s products are also available at the Briggs Lake Store
McDonald's Meats
8601 Main AveMc Donald’s Meats in Clear Lake wins national awards for their meat sticks, jerky and wieners. A must if you are a carnivore. Limited Mc Donald’s products are also available at the Briggs Lake Store
Famous for it's huge inventory and frequent sales. They have a fully furnished house built inside. This is a great place to go on a rainy day and get inspired to decorate or renovate! They also have a fabulous café inside.
Becker Furniture & Mattress - Becker, MN
13150 1st StFamous for it's huge inventory and frequent sales. They have a fully furnished house built inside. This is a great place to go on a rainy day and get inspired to decorate or renovate! They also have a fabulous café inside.
This is an amazing, super cute shop that is locally owned . Beautiful home décor, specialty foods and bath/body. A short 20 minute drive from the Guest House
Copper Pony
208 North Benton DriveThis is an amazing, super cute shop that is locally owned . Beautiful home décor, specialty foods and bath/body. A short 20 minute drive from the Guest House
Blank Roots Salon LLC
8600 Main AvenueA great ladies boutique inside. Also massage
Entertainment & Activities
Brickhouse Cinema
160 4th Ave N20 miles away that is super cute and has maintained its old charm.
Territory Golf Club
480 55th Ave SELess than 10 minutes away from the cabin and great golf!
Paddle the Mississippi or walk the trails. This company provides everything you need - expect the paddling :)
9 locals recommend
Clear Waters Outfitting Company
100 Pine StPaddle the Mississippi or walk the trails. This company provides everything you need - expect the paddling :)
Fabulous little theatre featuring live music.
Upcoming shows include tributes to ABBA and Johnny Cash.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Christmas Shows.
They have a fabulous cocktail lounge attached called the Veranda.
Pioneer Place on Fifth
22 5th Ave SFabulous little theatre featuring live music.
Upcoming shows include tributes to ABBA and Johnny Cash.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Christmas Shows.
They have a fabulous cocktail lounge attached called the Veranda.
DIY Wood Project Events
Central Minnesota's Original DIY Pallet Painting Studio
Super cute projects that are seriously affordable. Locally Owned!
https://www.meandmygirlsandourguy.com/
MMG Workshop (Me and My Girls and our Guy)
817 West Saint Germain StreetDIY Wood Project Events
Central Minnesota's Original DIY Pallet Painting Studio
Super cute projects that are seriously affordable. Locally Owned!
https://www.meandmygirlsandourguy.com/
Everything Else
Division 1 Hockey!
Only 20 minutes away and frequently offering speakers, movies, guest lectures and Husky Athletics. GO HUSKIES!!!!
6 locals recommend
Saint Cloud State University
720 4th Ave SDivision 1 Hockey!
Only 20 minutes away and frequently offering speakers, movies, guest lectures and Husky Athletics. GO HUSKIES!!!!
They rent snowmobiles and Jet Ski's and serve our area! They even deliver!
https://www.bremer-jet-ski-rental.com/snowmobile-rental/
9 locals recommend
Bremer Jet Ski & Watercraft Rental, Inc.
7809 County Rd 8 NWThey rent snowmobiles and Jet Ski's and serve our area! They even deliver!
https://www.bremer-jet-ski-rental.com/snowmobile-rental/
Arts & Culture
Sherburne History Center
10775 27th Ave SEGreat little museum offering tales of faming and immigration in this area.
Great Local Talent - only 20 minutes away!
Upcoming shows include the Nutcracker Ballet and A Christmas Carol
http://www.paramountarts.org/
7 locals recommend
Paramount Center for the Arts
913 W St Germain StGreat Local Talent - only 20 minutes away!
Upcoming shows include the Nutcracker Ballet and A Christmas Carol
http://www.paramountarts.org/