Location: Waite Park
Top Things to do in Waite Park
10 Things to Do in Waite Park That You Shouldn't Miss
Waite Park is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 6,715 at the 2010 census and according to 2016 estimates is now 7,839. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Waite Park
1. Clemens Gardens
Overall Ratings
5 based on 122 reviews
Picturesque garden with red-brick walkways gives visitors a feast for the senses.
Reviewed By Lianwilson24 - Clarksville, Tennessee
If you are seeing Clemens, you must see Munsinger as well as they are connected! The gardens are tastefully planned. If you have no interest in gardens, it's just an incredibly beautifull area! Pathways are lovely, filled with color of both annuals and perrenial selections. The hardscape is reminicient of those grand gardens of noble houses. Shaded and sunny areas allow for a varied experience. A photographer's dream!
2. Quarry Park and Nature Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Kaley B
We live near Brainerd MN and I've always had friends who visited the quarries. Not quite sure why I never went until now, but I'm definitely glad I did. The views were gorgeous. The swimming areas were beautiful and very refreshing water! There was music playing and people diving in from the cliffs. Lucky I live so close to something so beautiful ! Definitely recommend to anyone who visits st.cloud!
3. Bad Habit Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Theresa C
This is a great craft brewery that is within walking distance from the College of Saint Benedict. It has a great selection of beers as well as lemonade and fresh brewed root beer for those who are underage. No food but lets you bring in or order food from surrounding establishments. A fun hangout that closes early so eliminates people from getting too drunk.
4. Munsinger Gardens
Overall Ratings
5 based on 342 reviews
Located along the scenic Mississippi River, these gardens are known for their shade-loving plants including numerous hostas and ferns.
Reviewed By CoopyCob - Twin Cities, MN
We always enjoy our visit. It is a very peaceful setting. Very beautiful when the garden is in bloom. Small garden store but not much else around the garden so need to motor for lunch.
5. Parkwood 17
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By curmudgon3216
Great theater in the St Cloud area, the upgrades with VIP seating and recliner seats in several theaters make this even better than it was before. Also being able to order food from Zafffiro's along with drinks for the show is a real perk.
6. Beaver Island Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By tdw295 - Regina, Canada
Super friendly server. Nice selection of beers. Tried the hoppy styles and both were very good. A must stop if you are in the area. The building is a beautifully remodelled car dealership from many years ago. Worth the visit just to see the building.
7. Summerland
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Rosie K - Winthrop, Minnesota, United States
My husband and I stopped here on our way up north because we are mini-golf junkies. We played The Lakes course and had a ball! Its a great course with pretty water features. The other course looked like fun too, but had more of a kid appeal. After mini-golf we raced eachother around the go-kart track. Even though he won, we had a great time! If we would have had more time or kids along, I would have loved to try the waterslide, bumper boats or batting cage. They are VERY reasonable with their prices too! If you are around, make the stop!
8. Stearns History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Hawkdriver1974
My family and I visited the museum and left extremely pleased with the experience. The inside if very neat, clean, and well organized. It is a very professional museum. Right off the bat we were having fun looking at the animal display. I didn't know about the significant role granite played in this areas history. I especially loved the section dedicated to recognizing individuals that contributed to the success of the area. This time emphasis was placed upon medical professionals. They have a research room, which coincidentally, my wife was able to get help with a genealogy question she'd been unable to answer using their staff and their Ancestry.com access.
Surrounding the museum are several trails which are shaded. They were empty and a little dirty, but we did encounter a woodpecker and completed a Geocache. Lastly, we stopped to watch the kids at the skate park which was a nice end to the visit.
Note: when I provided my military ID with my credit card, my family and I were kindly given free access. I didn't ask, but was very appreciative of this kind gesture.
9. The Middy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Matt_in_Minn - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sat night crowd was pretty loud, mostly college crowd, seemed like some locals. Big screen TVs with sports, just a couple beer selections on tap. Average.
10. Molitors Quarry Grill & Bar
Overall Ratings
3 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Steve H - Crosslake, Minnesota
The restaurant is fairly new in built around a granite quarry. Full menus and good prices. Full service bar. The outside seating is what brings us to this location. The location does have a trout pond on site. Kids can feed the fish.
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