What Does Downtown St. Cloud Have to Offer?

The city of St. Cloud has much to offer to families, young professionals, and those looking for a new start in life. Historic downtown St. Cloud has become a cornerstone of change and excitement by embracing new businesses, trends, and people from all walks of life. 

Enticing Entertainment

Downtown St. Cloud offers the best entertainment and events in the regional area. The beautiful and recently renovated River’s Edge Convention Center offers events, conferences, expos, job fairs, and more. The Paramount Theater & Visual Arts Center and Pioneer Place play host to a variety of cultural experiences and local talent in the form of art exhibits, theater shows and musicals, comedy shows, live music performances, workshops, and so much more. Downtown St. Cloud also hosts a number of annual events, such as:

St. Cloud Farmer’s Market
Historic Pub Crawl
Winter Festival
St. Cloud Art Crawl
Granite City Days

Fabulous Food

The downtown food scene embraces a variety of classic St. Cloud to upcoming trendy bars and eateries. Take your pick from locally-owned restaurants; grab a plate of Parmesan Encrusted Walleye at Nick’s on Third of D.B. Searle’s or try the Spicy Thai Burger at The White Horse, or, of course, the Bison Burger at MC’s Dugout. With the recently opened Beaver Island Brewing Company Brewery and Taproom, local craft brewing has returned to Downtown St. Cloud for the first time in over 75 years!

Sensational Shopping

Look beyond Crossroads Mall for shopping and retail experiences. Downtown offers everything from big department store browsing at Herberger’s to novelty shops like Granite City Comic and Invincible Costumes. You can find sports shops, bridal boutiques, salons, used book stores, jewelers, and more locally-owned shops that offer unique opportunities with a small-town, local feel.

Downtown St. Cloud truly has something to offer everyone. If you don’t believe us, check it out for yourself! We are confident we will change your mind. Check out aroundthecloud.org and stclouddowntown.com for the most up-to-date events.

Welcome Back St. Cloud Students!

As summer draws to a close, we’d like to take this opportunity to welcome back the students of St. Cloud State University to campus for another year of academic excellence and excitement. There’s no better way to have a fantastic college career than to get involved on campus and in the community, and to try new experiences with new friends. Take advantage of all that St. Cloud has to offer.

Whether you are interested in exploring the numerous parks, trails, and Mississippi river points or taking in a bit of culture at the Paramount Theater, Parkwood Cinema, and Great River Regional Library, there’s something for everyone in the Greater St. Cloud area. Visit with friends at one of the many delicious and diverse dining spots and bars all over town. Use the moments of exploration and experience to enhance your studies on campus.

To really make the most of your time, get involved in a campus organization and volunteer through the many community programs. The Greater St. Cloud area has incredible networking opportunities; from internship levels to career prospects with local and national companies. This means equal opportunities to learn, work, and play- and who knows where your adventures will take you?

Visit these sites for more information community happenings, events and employment opportunities in the Greater St. Cloud area:

• Around the Cloud
• Greater St. Cloud JobSpot
• Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
• St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce
• St. Cloud Greater
• St. Cloud State University
• St. Cloud Technical & Community College

In addition to these sites, check out the St. Cloud Times2Go app. The app gives you information on everything from “Things to Do” to “Need to Know” to opportunities for recreation, shopping, dining, rental opportunities, and more. A great portion of the app is designed specifically for the 35,000 college students in the area, making the St. Cloud Times2Go app an excellent option for newcomers and residents alike.

Get connected and get involved with the Greater St. Cloud community, and don’t miss out on any opportunities! Explore and Be Great!