Riverside Drive Northeast

If you’re into a low-key riverside walk without the crowds, this St. Cloud spot delivers. The walking path runs alongside the water, and honestly the views are better than people give it credit for. It’s the kind of place you end up coming back to on weekday evenings when you just need to decompress. A handful of parks are close enough that you can easily extend your outing if the kids — or you — aren’t ready to head home yet.