Staples is a friendly small town on the edge of Minnesota’s lake country with year‑round outdoor options—fishing (including the long pier at Dower Lake), trails, golf and a lively community calendar—so multi‑week stays feel comfortable, restorative and pleasantly active.
You’re also within easy reach of bigger hubs: about 25–35 miles to the Brainerd Lakes area for more dining, events and recreation, and roughly 70–73 miles to St. Cloud for full‑service hospitals, shopping and travel connections.