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Richmond area
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Minnesota has so much to offer

Want to explore central Minnesota?

Hop in the car and go on an adventure! The lovely small towns of Richmond and Cold Spring and the surrounding communities in the St. Cloud area have lots of interesting things for your family to do during every season. From great places to grab a meal or a snack to fun activities for all ages, you're sure to find something to make every member of your family happy. Scroll down to see some of our suggestions.
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Beauty
Beauty all around
St. Cloud aerial photo
St. Cloud aerial shot
So much to do, you'll find it hard to choose.

Get a bite to eat.

donuts
mmmmmm...donuts!
Need a break from the griddle or the grill? Richmond and the surrounding communities in central Minnesota have plenty of great restaurants, cafés, diners, and pubs to make everyone happy. And since you’re out and about, make sure you stop and pick out a sweet treat at the nearby Cold Spring Bakery – they’ve been nationally awarded!

Play the day away.

Golf near Riverside Resort
Driving Range, 9 holes, or 18?
Find outdoor activities for the whole family in central Minnesota! Bike the Rocori Trail, tee off at nearby Rich Spring or River Oaks golf courses, make reservations for horseback riding at El Rancho Mañana, take the kids to the A Maze’n Farmyard, or have a ball at the Richmond Lanes bowling alley or Cold Spring
Bowling Lanes
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Listen to the music.

Summer outdoor music festivals
Lots of free summer outdoor concerts
When was the last time you heard live music? The cities of Richmond and nearby Cold Spring host free outdoor concerts during the summer months! And in August, you can even catch a delightful seasonal musical performed by the Great Northern Theatre Company. Held at the Rocori High School Auditorium, it’s a fun family event.​

Catch a baseball game.

Baseball in the summer fun
A National Pastime for sure
The nearby Cold Spring baseball park is well known in central Minnesota by amateur baseball fans. In fact, Cold Spring’s teams have won more state baseball tournaments in their class than any other town in the state! Take your family out to the ballgame and see the Springers (class B) or Rockies (class C) in action this summer! 

Shop local.

Local and fresh
Local and fresh!
Visit the Richmond Farmers Market for fresh produce, local honey and syrup, natural soaps, lotions, and much more. And in the fall you can take a short drive over to Hidden Cove Apple Orchard and find something tasty at the apple barn gift shop. Our area has many wonderful small businesses and locally owned shops to explore.

Looking for more?

Shops and restaurants galore
St. Cloud has it all
The larger cities of St. Cloud and Waite Park are about a half-hour drive from Richmond. There you'll find indoor malls; large department stores and big box stores; strip malls and chain stores; spas and salons; restaurants and pubs; movie theaters; parks, trails, and public gardens; bike rentals; roller skating; escape rooms; and more. (pic above from Google Maps)

Come to RIVERSIDE RESORT in beautiful Richmond, Minnesota!

​Riverside Resort is located on Cedar Island Lake in Richmond, Minnesota, only about 80 miles northwest of the Twin Cities or 25 miles southwest of St. Cloud. We boast 15 connected lakes on the Sauk River Chain of Lakes, fun activities for the whole family, and wonderful resort amenities to make your stay picture-perfect.
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Sunset down by the beach
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RIVERSIDE RESORT
​​21026 State Highway 22
Richmond, Minnesota 56368
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Riverside Inn, located just miles away from our resort by car (or boat), is a great place for friends and family to stay too.
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  • Home
  • Lodging
    • Cabins >
      • 1 Bedroom Cabins >
        • Mini Sota (Cabin 21)
        • Whispering Pines (Cabin 19)
      • 2 Bedroom Cabins >
        • Rest Haven (Cabin 1)
        • Shady Rest (Cabin 4)
        • Idle Hour (Cabin 5)
        • Northern Pines (Cabin 9)
        • Restful Retreat (Cabin 20)
      • 3 Bedroom Cabins >
        • Lazy Days (Cabin 2)
        • Paddle Inn (Cabin 3)
        • C'mon Inn (Cabin 6)
        • Paradise (Cabin 8)
        • Summer Breeze (Cabin 11)
        • Carefree Days (Cabin 12)
        • Anchor's Away (Cabin 13)
        • Good Ol' Days (Cabin 14)
        • Northern Lights (Cabin 15)
        • Sunset Bay (Cabin 16)
      • 4 Bedroom Cabins >
        • Seldom Inn (Cabin 7)
        • Reel 'Em Inn (Cabin 10)
      • Vacation Homes >
        • Serenity Shores (Cabin 17)
        • Pine Valley (Cabin 18)
    • RV Park & Camping
    • Resort Policies
  • Boat/Dock Rentals
  • Things to do
    • Resort Amenities
    • Church Services
    • Area Activities
  • Riverside Palms
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • Blog
    • Photo Gallery
    • Resort Map
    • FAQs
    • Behind the Scenes
  • Book Now