The best things to do in St. Cloud

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If you want a local escape with real perks, St. Cloud Country Club is the area’s only private 18-hole championship course along the…

301 Montrose Rd (St Cloud)

If you want a local escape with real perks, St. Cloud Country Club is the area’s only private 18-hole championship course along the Mississippi River, with golf, pickleball, swimming, and social happenings for members. Fast pace of play, rolling hills, and plenty of leagues make it a weekly reset.

From the St. Cloud newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Riverview Theater

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Riverview Theater pairs 21st-century projection and digital sound with a classic 1950s-style auditorium, high-backed rocker seats, and a…

3800 42nd Ave S (Minneapolis)

Riverview Theater pairs 21st-century projection and digital sound with a classic 1950s-style auditorium, high-backed rocker seats, and a spacious lobby with mod couches. Catch everything from blockbusters to niche art picks this week, then pencil in CatVideoFest 2026 on August 8...

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Territory Golf Club

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Territory Golf Club is a daily-fee public track that plays like a private one, with rolling elevation, water features, wide fairways, and…

480 55th Ave SE (St Cloud)

Territory Golf Club is a daily-fee public track that plays like a private one, with rolling elevation, water features, wide fairways, and huge undulating greens threading through wetlands and a meandering river. Sneak in 18 this week, soak up the up north look with a links feel, and reset your swing.

From the St. Cloud newsletter, August 25, 2026

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Mill Ruins Park

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Mill Ruins Park turns the bones of a historic old mill into an easy spin of walking and biking paths, dotted with interpretive signs you…

102 Portland Ave S (Minneapolis)

Mill Ruins Park turns the bones of a historic old mill into an easy spin of walking and biking paths, dotted with interpretive signs you will actually read. Perfect for a quick lunch-break stroll or low-stress ride when you need a city reset without going far.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 12, 2026

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Craving a different kind of crew night? Puttshack - Minneapolis brings tech-infused, indoor mini golf with automatic scoring, quick 9-hole…

700 N 3rd St (Minneapolis)

Craving a different kind of crew night? Puttshack - Minneapolis brings tech-infused, indoor mini golf with automatic scoring, quick 9-hole rounds, and yes, cocktails on the course, all in the North Loop... a solid Blaine escape for date nights, competitive friends, or when the weather refuses to cooperate.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 4, 2026

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Veterans Golf Course is the city’s executive par-30 at the Municipal Athletic Complex, a laid-back loop that’s ideal for a quick 9 or…

5001 Veterans Dr (St Cloud)

Veterans Golf Course is the city’s executive par-30 at the Municipal Athletic Complex, a laid-back loop that’s ideal for a quick 9 or bringing a newbie. Green fees are kind to the wallet, and the nearby ballfields give it that familiar St. Cloud summer soundtrack.

From the St. Cloud newsletter, August 31, 2026

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Wapicada Golf Club

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Need a reset this week? Wapicada Golf Club is the easy pick for a friendly catch-up round or a fiercely competitive card, with simple…

4498 15th St NE (Sauk Rapids)

Need a reset this week? Wapicada Golf Club is the easy pick for a friendly catch-up round or a fiercely competitive card, with simple online tee times and a course that also welcomes leagues, tournaments and group outings when you want to make it a whole thing.

From the St. Cloud newsletter, August 27, 2026

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All Day Golf Bays

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All Day Golf Bays uses TrackMan TM4 in two setups, including a fully private Swing Suite, so you can geek out on club path and spin axis or…

1425 Division St (Waite Park)

All Day Golf Bays uses TrackMan TM4 in two setups, including a fully private Swing Suite, so you can geek out on club path and spin axis or rally friends for friendly competition. Serious practice, gorgeous course graphics, zero weather excuses this week.

From the St. Cloud newsletter, August 28, 2026

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Swing House Golf Sims brings the course inside with three private Trackman iO bays and more than 570 virtual courses, perfect for practice…

101 County Rd 120 Ste 200 (St Cloud)

Swing House Golf Sims brings the course inside with three private Trackman iO bays and more than 570 virtual courses, perfect for practice or a laid-back round with friends. Locally owned and refreshingly simple, you book a bay, bring your clubs, and you can bring up to five friends.

From the St. Cloud newsletter, September 4, 2026

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Indoor park boasting 10,000+ square feet of trampolines plus an inflatable playground & arcade.

3900 Roosevelt Rd #120 (St Cloud)

Indoor park boasting 10,000+ square feet of trampolines plus an inflatable playground & arcade.

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Angushire Golf

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Tucked from the bustle of St. Cloud, Angushire Golf is a well manicured 9-hole par 35 with tree lined fairways and ponds in play on six…

224 Waite Ave S (St Cloud)

Tucked from the bustle of St. Cloud, Angushire Golf is a well manicured 9-hole par 35 with tree lined fairways and ponds in play on six holes, perfect for a quick round this week that still makes you think. Walker friendly with three sets of tees, it welcomes all ages and skill levels.

From the St. Cloud newsletter, September 21, 2026

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If you want well-groomed fairways, greens that reward good putts, and a friendly layout that still makes you think, Boulder Ridge Golf Club…

2750 Co Rd 74 (St Cloud)

If you want well-groomed fairways, greens that reward good putts, and a friendly layout that still makes you think, Boulder Ridge Golf Club delivers. Bring your practice routine to the driving range, then head out for views, tips from the staff, and a round that feels satisfyingly local.

From the St. Cloud newsletter, September 2, 2026

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If the humidity is winning, let the kids run wild while you chill on the sidelines at Westwood Park Splash Pad. It’s a simple, no-fuss spot…

720 Driftwood Dr (St Cloud)

If the humidity is winning, let the kids run wild while you chill on the sidelines at Westwood Park Splash Pad. It’s a simple, no-fuss spot with plenty of splashy fun, perfect for burning energy, quick meetups with neighbors, and convincing everyone bedtime will be early.

From the St. Cloud newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Puttery

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Indoor mini-golf venue featuring inventive cocktails and curated fare.

240 Hennepin Ave (Minneapolis)

Indoor mini-golf venue featuring inventive cocktails and curated fare.

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Trade the same-old loop for a walk or bike across Historic Stone Arch Bridge, the former railroad span with wide views of St. Anthony Falls…

100 Portland Ave (Minneapolis)

Trade the same-old loop for a walk or bike across Historic Stone Arch Bridge, the former railroad span with wide views of St. Anthony Falls and the riverfront. It links straight into Mill Ruins Park and Father Hennepin Bluff Park, so you can keep wandering when the view hooks you.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 24, 2026

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Skip the sofa this week and get your crew to Summerland Family Fun Park for go-karts, waterslides, mini golf, and bumper boats that turn an…

1050 28th Ave NE (Sauk Rapids)

Skip the sofa this week and get your crew to Summerland Family Fun Park for go-karts, waterslides, mini golf, and bumper boats that turn an ordinary afternoon into bragging rights. Perfect for birthdays or just burning off energy, with snacks and sweet treats when you need a pit stop.

From the St. Cloud newsletter, August 29, 2026

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Pure Pleasure

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Around since 1974, Pure Pleasure brings a huge, no-judgment selection to St. Cloud. Expect categories for women, men, and couples, plus…

510 US-10 (St Cloud)

Around since 1974, Pure Pleasure brings a huge, no-judgment selection to St. Cloud. Expect categories for women, men, and couples, plus lingerie, lubes, bondage, and more...

From the St. Cloud newsletter, September 6, 2026

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