"My husband and I just spent a very relaxing weekend at Spicer Castle. The location on the lake was beautiful and the castle is lovingly cared for. This peaceful setting was just what we needed!" — BandB.com review
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From St. Cloud, MN (53 miles):
Take MN-23 E 48 miles.
Left on CR-10 2.5 miles.
Right Lake Ave 1.9 miles.
Left onto Indian Beach Road .9 miles.

From Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (114 miles):
I-94 W 60 miles.
MN-23 exit 164 toward Paynesville/Waite Park.
Left MN-23 E 48 miles.
Left on CR-10 2.5 miles.
Right Lake Ave 1.9 miles.
Left onto Indian Beach Road .9 miles.

From Fargo, ND (170 miles):
I-94 E toward Minneapolis 127 miles.
Take US-71/MN-28 Exit 127 toward Sauk Centre/Willmar .5.
Right onto Mains St/US-71 19 miles.
Right onto US-71/MN-55 1 mile.
Slight right onto US-71 15 miles.
Left onto CR-10 .3 miles.
Right onto Lake Ave 1.9 miles.
Left onto Indian Beach Road .9 miles.

From Sioux Falls, SD (182 miles):
I-90 Exit 10-A 13 miles.
MN-23/CR-17 Exit 1 towards Jasper/Pipestone .2.
Left onto MN-23/CR-17 continue to follow MN-23 28 miles.
Slight right onto MN-23 E/MN-30 .2.
Left onto US-75/MN-23 .6 miles.
Right onto MN-23 E 72.6 miles.
Right onto US-212/MN-23 3.2 miles.
Left onto MN-23E 45.9 miles.
Right onto CR-10 0.0 miles.
Right Lake Ave 1.9 miles.
Left onto Indian Beach Road .9 miles.

The nearest city, Willmar, is less than 14 miles away. If you want a break from the big city, Spicer Castle is just a two-hour drive west of Minneapolis.


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 Be sure to check out our blog for links to a list of many fun ideas to see and do at the Inn and in the area.

 

There is an abundance of activities to do in the Spicer area while staying with us. 

Area Golf Courses

Take advantage of some of the area's best golf courses.

Little Crow Country Club -Spicer

Eagle Creek Golf Course-Willmar

Valley Golf Course-Willmar

Island Pine Golf Course-Atwater

Koronis Hills Golf Club-Paynesville

Hawk Creek Golf Course-Raymond

 

 

Outdoor Recreation

Maybe a vigorous hike to Sibley Park's Mount Tom or a relaxing bike ride down the Glacial Lakes Trail to stop and smell the wildflowers and watch the birds. 

Big Kahuna Fun Park(Mini-Golf, Go-Karts)

Prarie Woods Enviornmental Learning Center(Rock Wall, Enviornmental Programs)

Sibley State Park(hiking, bird watching, interpertation center)

Spicer Bike and Sport-Bike Rental

New London Bowl

North Country  Guide Service-Fishing Guide Service

 

Area Events/Celebrations

Various events through out the summer are ready to entertain you.  From area parades and celebrations, the Studio Hop featuring local artists, Barn Theatre and the Little Crow Ski Team.

Atwater Threshing Days

Barn Theatre

Celebrate Art, Celebrate Coffee

Little Crow Ski Team(Water Ski Shows Weekly)

New London Water Days - July 18-21, 2013

Paynesville Town and Country Days-June 8-13, 2013

Prarie Winds Concert Band

Sonshine Festival- July 10-13, 2013

Spicer Fourth of July Celebrations- July 3 - 7, 2013

Studio Hop-June 15 & 16, 2013

 

Culture & Shopping

 There are numerous antique, craft and specialty shops nearby, along with area museums. Favorite destinations include the Glacial Ridge Winery and the shops of New London.

Becker Market

Beleeza Spa

Belle Tower Plaza

Glacial Ridge Winery

House of Jacobs

J & L Bison Ranch

Kandiyohi Historical Society

Mikkelson Boat Museum

Mr. B's Chocolatier

Schwanke Tractor Museum

Paynesville Historical Society

 

 

For more information on Willmar area attractions and dining, visit Willmar Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.