Cold Spring, MN

united states

Cold Spring lies 15 miles west of St. Cloud via Highway 23, easily reached from I-94 Exit 160. This lake country town of 4,200 sits along the Sauk River amid rolling terrain. Most visitors drive the 75-mile route from Minneapolis-St. Paul on I-94, making it a popular weekend getaway. The city is home to the original Dairy Queen, which opened in 1940 and still serves customers today.