The quaint city of Becker is a pleasant destination featuring attractive parks for time spent outdoors. With our hotel located just ten minutes from both Monticello and Big Lake, MN, GrandStay® Hotel & Suites Becker - Big Lake is a great base for those planning a visit to the popular destination. Guests of our hotel near Big Lake, MN can practice on the greens at Pebble Creek golf club or Monticello Country Club, or pay a convenient visit to Becker Furniture World, and shop at the largest furniture store in Minnesota. Big Lake, Minnesota also offers a variety of activities throughout the year, including water sports, fishing, public beaches, and more.

There are several local restaurants within a few minutes’ walk of our hotel near Monticello, MN, giving you a wide choice of dining options.

(1.6 miles) Becker Community Center

763.261.5900

(3.0 miles) Sherburne History Center

The Sherburne History Center tells the story of Becker and its surrounding small-town Minnesota communities. A semi-permanent exhibit explores the area's American Indian history, and rotating exhibits have covered topics ranging from the local atomic power plant to artifacts from the local area.

As of February 2010, the center is open Tuesday through Friday and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Special tours and help with research are also available.

(3.0 miles) Oak Savanna Park

Oak Savanna Park is a 140-acre park that combines natural beauty and abundant recreation options. The park was donated to the county in 1997 by the Cox family, who had a strong conservation ethic. The area comprises oak savanna, native grasses, wildflowers, pine forests and prairie lands; it also abuts Clitty Lake, formed by glacial ice that melted hundreds of years ago.

The east side of Oak Savanna Park links to the Becker City Park, allowing visitors easy access to a variety of park lands. The park is open dawn to dusk seven days a week.

(6.3 miles) Pebble Creek Golf Course

Pebble Creek Golf Course has 27 championship holes and is known for its tight fairways and affordable prices. The course regularly ranks as one of the top public golf courses in the area and was rated a 4.5-star course by "Golf Digest" magazine. The course has native grass fairways and bent grass greens as well as two golf professionals and a 20-station grass tee driving range and putting area. Pebble Creek is connected to T's Restaurant, good for post-golf food and drink and room for special events for up to 300 guests. 763.263.4653

(16.4 miles) Albertville Premium Outlets

Albertville Premium Outlets features an impressive collection of the finest brands for you, your family and your home. Include a shopping stop during your next trip to the area. Located between Minneapolis and St. Cloud, you're sure to find impressive savings all year round.

(23.2 miles) Crossroads Center

Featuring Scheels All Sport, Macy's, JCPenney, Target and Sears, plus over 120 specialty shops including GAP, American Eagle, Holister & Co., Aeropostle, Chico's and Express, Crossroads Center offers terrific shopping for the whole family!