Area Activities
Our Central Minnesota location (only 20 miles west of St. Cloud and 80 miles northwest of the Mall of America) provides close access to quaint country shops, fine dining and bakery treats, shopping malls, movie theaters, roller skating, golfing, bowling, snowmobiling, horseback riding, as well as much more!
St. John’s University & College of St. Ben’s
St. Cloud State University
City of Cold Spring
City of St. Cloud
Blue Heron Supper Club
This family owned supper club is like no other in the area! Whether you are looking for a night out with the family, or a romantic dinner date with that special someone, The Great Blue Heron is a fantastic choice! Call now for Holiday Party gatherings that, together with Riverside Inn, provide the perfect choice for celebrations!
Quarry Cinema
Big time entertainment with small town values! Quarry Cinema offers state of the art features like stadium seating as well as digital DOLBY sound!
Quarry Park
One of Minnesota’s most unique parks! The park currently contains 643 acres and features include scenic woodlands, open prairie, wetlands, and un-quarried bedrock areas. In addition, it has 30 granite quarries that are contained within the park and are an exciting scene for all ages!
A Maze’n Farmyard
A Maze’n Farmyard located only minutes from Riverside Inn provides a full day of fun activities! From learning about the farm animals hands on, to trying to find your way out of Minnesota’s largest permanent maze, it will definitely be a perfect addition to your vacation!
Stearns County History Museum
In 2005 Stearns County celebrated its 150th Anniversary! This magnificent museum showcases two floors of exhibits providing the visitor with an entertaining learning experience.
Cold Spring Brewery
This brewery, the largest in Minnesota, is a leader in making and selling high quality beer as well as non-alcoholic beverages. Cold Spring is the #1 energy drink and specialty drink producer in the country. Also, it is the #1 producer of exclusive beer and craft beer brands for major retailers in the United States and other companies throughout the world. Don’t waste time, book a tour of the Cold Spring Brewery today!
Rich Springs Golf Club
Four! The Rich Spring Golf Club is an excellent way to take a break from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Located just minutes from Riverside Inn.
Cold Spring Bakery
In business since 1946, this yummy bakery is a full line family owned bakery. It is located within walking distance of Riverside Inn. Because of this, you can soothe those sweet tooth cravings whenever you want!