
5 Things You Must Do in St CloudSt. Cloud is the county seat of Stearns County Minnesota and takes its name from the Paris suburb of Saint-Cloud. The grand Mississippi River also flows on the edge of the city and due to its location, St Cloud is a regional transport hub within the state of Minnesota. Recommendations for the visitor include: 1. Witness the Spectacular Gardens: The Munsinger/Clemens Gardens are a beautiful pair of gardens on the banks of the Mississippi River. They are divided into a number of individual landscapes with giant oaks, pine trees, hemlock trees and around one thousand well-maintained rose plants. Visit between late spring and mid fall to truly appreciate their beauty. For more information on the Gardens click on the link. 2. A fun day out at Granite Bowl: This is a large multi-lane bowling arena that also hosts professional leagues and has a restaurant and bar. This is an ideal family activity for a rainy day and is good value for money. For more information on the Granite Bowl click on the link. 3. Explore the Ancient Law Court: The Stearns County Courthouse is a historic attraction which was used the movie set for the filming of “The Mighty Ducks”. It has a 109 ft high distinctive dome and an illuminated clock. 4. Stride into the Epoch Art Gallery: Set in a 100-acre park The Stearns History Museum is one of the best art galleries in Minnesota, with over one thousand artifacts and exhibits. It also includes a children’s artistic center and offers a number of events throughout the year based on the theme “Adventures in History”. For more information on the Museum click on the link. 5. Enjoy art and culture at Gallery 702: The Art Gallery 702 provides regular art exhibitions of photographs, paintings and prints, offering an insight into the local area. |