Overview
Willmar is a city in Minnesota.
1 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Willmar
Willmar WarHawks
Enjoy an ice-hockey game at the Willmar Civic Center. The WarHawks play in the North American Tier III hockey league.
Kandiyohi County Museum
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 9°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Aug. (climate data from nearby Minneapolis)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- STC Saint Cloud Regional Airport, Saint Cloud — 56 mi away. Directions
- MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 91 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Willmar WarHawks
- Afternoon Kandiyohi County Museum
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Get around
- CCT Bus Service, 1320 22nd St SW, +1 (320) 214-7433, Monday–Friday: 5:30 AM-5:30 PM ~ Saturday: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM ~ Sunday: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
See
Do
- Watch movies at Golden Ticket Kandi 6, 1605 1st St S, +1 (320) 262-5505, Times may vary.
Sleep
- AmericInn by Wyndham, 2404 East Highway 12, +1 20-231-1962
- Best Western Plus, 2100 E Highway 12, +1 320-235-6060
- Country Inn & Suites, 201 28th Avenue SE, +1 320-214-0300
- StayInn, 1501 19th Avenue SE, +1 320-222-2699
- Days Inn by Wyndham, 225 28th St SE, +1 320-231-1275
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 250 23rd Street SE, +1 320-231-2601
- Lakeview Inn, 1212 Hwy 71 Srv Road, +1 320-235-3424
- Super 8 by Wyndham, 2655 S 1st Street, +1 320-235-4444
Eat and Drink
- Gilberto's Taco Shop - 602 1st St S Suite E, (320) 262-5099
- Golden Palace - 1605 1st St S, (320) 222-8888
- Panda Garden - 1305 1st St S, (320) 235-1288
- Culver's - 202 19th Ave SE, (320) 441-2051
- Erbert and Gerberts - 1303 1st St S, (320) 262-3042
- Green Mill - 2100 US-12, (320) 231-2301
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