Three towns, first known as Upper, Middle, and Lower towns, comprised the early permanent settlement of St. Cloud. The trio, arranged around two deep ravines that joined the Mississippi River, were united as the City of St. Cloud in 1856. St. Cloud soon became a trade and processing center for the surrounding agricultural area.

The arrival of the railroad and the founding of the first granite quarry in 1868 attracted new settlers and brought more economic progress. By 1900, transportation and natural resources helped maintain St. Cloud’s prominence as one of the state’s largest cities. Neighborhoods developed with many styles and sizes of houses, from picturesque late Victorian mansions to simple yellow brick or frame worker’s cottages. Today, St. Cloud is home to almost 6,000 historic structures built before or in 1955.

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FOOD

There are a ton of great places to eat in St. Cloud. Here are some of the best.

THE WHITE HORSE A great pub with a delicious little menu and amazing daily specials.  Great for lunch, dinner, and drinks! Website	GREEN MILL RESTAURANT & BAR Although a chain, it has a great bar and is attached to the Kelly Inn. As for food, two words: Spinach Dip! Website
JULES’ BISTRO Jules’ Bistro is a great little cafe, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Website	CIATTI’S RISTOURANTE Surprisingly, one of Tommy’s favorite Italian restaurants is not in Milwaukee, but St. Cloud!  Ciatti’s Ristorante is great for a big lunch or dinner.  They also have great happy hour specials and a nice outdoor seating area. Website

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DRINK

Need a drink?  There are many great bars right in the downtown area, but these are our favorites.

THE MARTINI LOUNGE The Red Carpet Nightclub’s Martini lounge is our favorite bar in St. Cloud.  They have a huge signature Martini list that includes Snickers, Tiramisu, Cucumber, and Apple varieties. Website

MC’S DUGOUT MC’s Dugout is a St. Cloud staple.  Locals and college students are all familiar with their signature drink: the Buffalo.  You can try it “Hairy”, but Tommy recommends to do it “Dirty” and Andrea always gets a “White” Buffalo, no cream! Website

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FUN

Looking for things to do?  Check here!

88.1 FM KVSC KVSC is our favorite radio station.  “Your sound alternative” is also home to the greatest annual (and second largest) trivia contest in the world!  88.1 on your FM dial! Website	97.5 FM Radio X Radio X is a new station in St. Cloud that plays nothing but the best 90s Alt Rock!  Not over laden with Nirvana and other staples, this station plays a ton of great tracks! Website
MUNSINGER GARDENS Located on the lower east bank of the Mississippi River, Munsinger Gardens is North adjacent to Riverside Park. Named in honor of a former superintendent of parks, Joseph Munsinger, the Gardens are Andrea’s favorite place in St. Cloud. Website	QUARRY PARK Quarry Park and Nature Preserve is 684 acres of scenic woodlands, open prairie, wetlands, unquarried bedrock areas and is filled with a wide variety of plant life. Man-made features include sizable hills composed of quarried rock remnants (grout piles). Website
CROSSROADS CENTER MALL Forget something at home or just want to shop? Crossroads Center Mall is a short drive west on Division street and contains many typical mall stores.  Target is one of the anchor stores, and you’ll pass a Best Buy on the way! Website