Area Attractions

The Alexandria area attracts guests year-round and there’s always plenty to do! Check out the ideas below or click the links at the bottom to view up-to-date area calendars. You’re sure to fall in love just like we have!

Great Local Restaurants

  • Leaf Valley Mercantile - bar and grill

  • Garfield Pub - bar and grill

  • The Locals Grill and Tavern - grill and tavern

  • State Street Cafe - breakfast and lunch

  • Deck Bar and Grill at Arrowwood Resort - bar and grill

  • Lure Lakebar on Lake Le Homme Dieu- farm to fork

  • Zorbaz on Lake Le Homme Dieu - dining and bar

  • La Ferme - farm to fork

  • The Garden Bar - farm to fork

  • Traveler's Inn - local fav for brunch

  • Sugar Shack - great ice cream and candy

  • Pike and Pint - American Cuisine

  • Willy T's - Rustic Steakhouse

  • Longtree's Woodfire Grill - Rotisserie Chicken and Steakhouse

    Area Parks

  • Pilgrim Point County Park - Lake Ida, Alexandria, MN

  • Lake Carlos State Park - Carlos, MN

  • Glacial Lakes State Park - Starbuck, MN

  • Brophy County Park - Lake Brophy, Alexandria, MN

  • Kensington Runestone Park - Kensington, MN

  • Spruce Hill Park - Miltona, MN

  • Chippewa Park - Brandon, MN

  • Alexandria City Park - Lake Agnes, Alexandria, MN

  • Big Ole Central Park - Alexandria, MN

Golf Courses

  • Geneva Golf Club - Alexandria, MN

  • Alexandria Golf Club - Alexandria, MN

  • Atikwa Golf Club - Alexandria, MN

  • Nordic Trails Golf Course - Alexandria, MN

  • Hardwood Hills Golf Course - Alexandria, MN

Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries

  • Carlos Creek Winery - Alexandria, MN

  • 22 Northmen Brewery - Alexandria, MN

  • 68 and Vine Veterans Winery - Miltona, MN

  • Burr Vineyards - Brandon, MN

  • Copper Trail Brewery - Alexandria, MN

  • Ida Graves Distillery - Alexandria, MN

  • L'Etoille du Nord Farm Winery - Parkers Prairie, MN

  • Panther Distillery - Osakis, MN

  • Rolling Forks Winery - Glenwood, MN

  • Thousand Lakes Brewing - Parkers Prairie, MN

Arts, Theatre and Music

  • Andria Theatre

  • Art Bar 39

  • Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra

  • Midway Mall Cinema 9

  • Theatre L'Homme Dieu

  • Red Willow Arts Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn

History

  • Douglas County Historical Society

  • Legacy of the Lakes Museum

  • Runestone Museum

  • Kensington Runestone Park

Family Fun

  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark at Arrowwood Resort

  • Casey's Amusement Park

  • Country Blossom Farm

  • Escape Room Alexandria

  • Viking Speedway

  • Garden Center Lanes (Bowling)

  • Alexandria Farmers Market and Saturday Art Market

  • Red Willow Arts Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn

  • Shenanigans Indoor Playground

  • The Sugar Shack