Ski, golf, or discover other things to do near downtown St. Cloud

Whether business or leisure brings you to the area, St. Cloud offers a wealth of things to do, from golfing and hiking to touring museums and gardens. Situated just five minutes from the heart of downtown, the Country Inn & Suites places you within easy reach of boutiques, quaint coffee shops, and delicious local eateries. For fun in the great outdoors, you can kayak along the Mississippi River, shred the slopes at Powder Ridge, or hit the fairways at Angushire Golf Club. Here for work? Corporate travelers appreciate our on-site event space and proximity to seminars and exhibitions at St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center.

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Angushire Golf Club

3.73 mi / 6 km from the hotel
Play a round of golf at this nine-hole course with 2,756 yards of green fairways, challenging sand traps, and sparkling ponds.

Paramount Center for the Arts

1.04 mi / 1.67 km from the hotel
Listen to the soothing sounds of the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra or attend an art class at this multipurpose venue.

Crossroads Center

3.41 mi / 5.49 km from the hotel
Visit this mall to enjoy a meal in the food court and to browse more than 80 stores, including Macy’s, Foot Locker, and Express.

Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame Museum

0.83 mi / 1.33 km from the hotel
Located on the second floor of the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center, this free museum shares the legacy of amateur baseball, from small-town teams to the Minor Leagues.

Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens

1.22 mi / 1.97 km from the hotel
Explore these spectacular gardens, enhanced with brick walkways, fountains, a lily pond, and gorgeous sculptures.

Powder Ridge

17.37 mi / 27.95 km from the hotel
Hop on a tube, clip into your skis, or strap on your snowboard and take a wild ride down the slopes of Powder Ridge.

St. Cloud State University

1.38 mi / 2.21 km from the hotel
Take a tour of Minnesota's second-largest public university, where you can catch a hockey match, stroll down the St. Cloud River Walk, or visit the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education.

Stearns History Museum

3.03 mi / 4.88 km from the hotel
Situated in a nature park with gardens and walking trails, this museum offers exhibits on various aspects of Minnesota’s diverse history.

Heritage Park

3.29 mi / 5.29 km from the hotel
You can explore acres of natural habitats by canoe or on foot, skis, or snowshoes. Kids especially love the live animal exhibits.

St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center

0.86 mi / 1.38 km from the hotel
This impressive, 60,000-square-foot convention center hosts trade shows, conferences, weddings, and other events.

Territory Golf Club

4.56 mi / 7.34 km from the hotel
For a relaxing stint on beautiful greens, head over to this premier public course with a 12,000-square-foot clubhouse.

Assumption Chapel

15.27 mi / 24.58 km from the hotel
Constructed in 1877 as an offering to the Virgin Mary for ending a devastating grasshopper invasion, this place of worship is an important part of local lore.