Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The Country Inn Benson is located 12 miles northwest of Murdock in the city of Benson on 14th Street South. The inn offers a selection of on-site activities, including an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and adjacent lounge. Guests at the hotel are a short distance from the Chippewa River, where a day of fishing or canoeing is available. An 18-hole golf course, the Benson Golf Club, is open to the public and offers rentals upon request. Visitors can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant or at the clubhouse located at the golf club.
The Benson Inn is also located in the city of Benson. The no-frills establishment offers a selection of single or double bed guest rooms with a separate work table. Select rooms feature full-size windows and parking can accommodate large vehicles, such as RVs or boats. The hotel is located near the Glacial Lakes State Park, where visitors can enjoy a day of boating, biking, hiking or swimming. Local dining options include Mi Mexico on Pacific Avenue and the Whistle Stop Diner on Atlantic Avenue.
Benson is also home to the Lillehaugen Inn Bed & Breakfast, where locals and visitors can enjoy a full-service retreat. Guest rooms at the establishment feature private baths, an in-room sauna, private baths and a view of the river. Massages are available upon request, and weekly rates are offered as well. The area is home to numerous state parks for nature lovers, or guests can opt to fish at the inn's private pond and enjoy the site's flower garden. The inn offers in-room gourmet dining, and a variety of local restaurants are located nearby including McKinney's on the Southside.
The AmericInn Motel in Willmar is 17 miles southeast of Murdock. Guests at the AmericInn in Willmar will enjoy over-sized guest rooms, an on-site business center, guest laundry facilities, indoor heated pool, whirlpool and complimentary morning breakfast. Local attractions include the Kandiyohi County Historical Society and Museum and J&L Bison Ranch, which offers a hands-on tour. The hotel is a few miles from the Perkins Family Restaurant, which offers meals 24 hours a day, and Grizzly's Grill and Saloon, open for lunch and dinner.