Visitors to the St. Cloud area continue to comment on the exceptional number of attractions and activities they discover in the region. Thousands visit the Munsinger and Clemens Gardens in the summer. Others immerse themselves in the history and culture of the area at the Stearns History Museum. Art lovers find an intriguing variety of art galleries to explore. There are an array of dining options abound in Central Minnesota. You'll find your favorite national restaurant chains here as well as unique, independently owned eateries. We have all the big retail names here, as well as the small unusual specialty shops that are fun to browse. St. Cloud truly is a retail Mecca, drawing shoppers from a wide radius encompassing Central Minnesota and beyond.