Why go
- City in Minnesota, United States.
- Served by Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC).
History
St. Cloud or Saint Cloud is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 68,881 at the 2020 census, making it Minnesota's 12th-most populous city. St. Cloud is the county seat of Stearns County, though it also extends into Benton and Sherburne counties. The city lies along the Mississippi River and is named after Saint-Cloud, a suburb of Paris named for the 6th-century monk Clodoald.
Where to stay
4322 Clearwater Rd, St Cloud, MN 56301 · ihg.com
9447, 2491 2nd St SE, St Cloud, MN 56304 · stcloudcampground.com
213 6th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301 · grandstayhospitality.com
119 Lesauk Dr, Sartell, MN 56377 · wyndhamhotels.com
4120 2nd St S, St Cloud, MN 56301 · wyndhamhotels.com
450 Division St, Waite Park, MN 56387 · marriott.com
235 Park Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301 · choicehotels.com
550 Division St, Waite Park, MN 56387 · hilton.com
115 37th Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303 · hilton.com
145 37th Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303 · hilton.com
404 W St Germain St, St Cloud, MN 56301 · marriott.com
100 4th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301 · bestwestern.com
120 7th Ave SE, St Cloud, MN 56304 · choicehotels.com
50 Park Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301 · wyndhamhotels.com
815 1st St S, Waite Park, MN 56387 · choicehotels.com
4040 2nd St S, St Cloud, MN 56301 · choicehotels.com
70 37th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301 · wyndhamhotels.com
520 US-10, St Cloud, MN 56304 · sonesta.com
720 US-10 S, St Cloud, MN 56304
Restaurants & places to go
Mexican, Fast Food · Chipotle is a Mexican fast-food chain that offers make your own tacos, burritos, and bowls Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-10:00 Features:… · locations.chipotle.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 348 Lincoln Avenue Southeast, Saint Cloud, 56304 · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 06:00-21:00; We 07:00-21:00; Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access ·… · bk.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa, Su 05:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 4135 W Division St · locations.cariboucoffee.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air… · chick-fil-a.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-01:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1507 1st Street, St. Cloud, 56301 · dominos.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00 · olivegarden.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 4011 West Division Street, Saint Cloud, 56301 · pandaexpress.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-03:00; Su 06:00-02:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 10 8th Avenue Southeast, Saint… · locations.tacobell.com
American, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · restaurants.applebees.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 10:30-21:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 800 West Saint Germain Street, St. Cloud, 56301 · arroymn.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-21:30 · 17 7th Avenue South, Saint Cloud, 56301 · kohinoorbar.com
Middle Eastern, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-03:00 · 850 University Drive South, St cloud, 56301 · newyorkgyro.com
Asian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 266 33rd Avenue South, St. Cloud, 56301 · dongkhanh.net
Grill, Restaurant · Grill restaurant · 58 Division Street, Waite Park, 56387 · crookedpint.com
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · 26 5th Avenue South, St. Cloud, 56301 · greekcravingsstcloud.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · grizzlysgrill.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 132
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Breakfast/Pancake restaurant
Pasta, Restaurant · Pasta restaurant
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00 · 4143 W Division St · cincodemayomexicanrestaurantmn.com
Mongolian Grill, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · 3701 Division Street, St Cloud, 56301
Frozen Yogurt, Restaurant · Frozen Yogurt restaurant · 3701 Division Street, St Cloud, 56301
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 10:00-15:00 Features: vegan options, air conditioning · 27 7th Avenue North
Ice Cream · ice cream · 1399 Killian Blvd SE · jupitermoonicecream.com
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Italian Pizza restaurant · 1733 Pine Cone Road South, 56377
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
Fast Food · fast food · 410 West Division Street, Waite Park, 56387
Indoor
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 4110 Division Street, Saint Cloud, 56301 · locations.qdoba.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 2801 West Division Street, Saint Cloud, 56301 · locations.panerabread.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1101 2nd Street, Waite Park, 56387 · culvers.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 4201 West Division Street, Saint Cloud, 56301 · starbucks.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1004 Second Street South, Waite Park, 56387 · locations.kfc.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:15-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:15-02:00; Su 10:15-24:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 2423 Division Street, Saint… · locations.papajohns.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 3959 2nd St S, St Cloud, 56301 · leeannchin.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 129 7th Avenue South, St. Cloud, 56301
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Asian, Sushi, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 4170 West Division Street · hajimestc.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 350 5th Avenue South, St. Cloud, 56301
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-14:30; Sa 10:00-14:00; Su,Mo off · dolsies.com
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Airports
Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) 5.3 mi to the centre
Saint Cloud, MN, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Allegiant Air, United Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Chicago, Mesa (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Paynesville Municipal Airport 31 mi to the centre
Paynesville, MN, US
Litchfield Municipal Airport 35 mi to the centre
Litchfield, MN, US
Guggenberger Airport 4.1 mi to the centre
Sartell, MN, US
Haven Airport 5 mi to the centre
Saint Cloud, MN, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: STC has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Chicago, Mesa).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for St. Cloud, Minnesota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
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