Alexandria, Minnesota is a beautiful city nestled in the middle of lake country boasting deep fresh water lakes with endless blue skies. Visit the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.
- Minnesota's largest winery, Carlos Creek Winery, located near Alexandria
- Miles of bicycling and hiking trails — including the Central Lakes Trail
- Countless antique and specialty shops
- Coffee houses, restaurants of all types
- Boat, sail or fish the area lakes or choose a guided fishing trip (200 beautiful lakes). Paddleboat rentals also available
- Public swimming beaches
- Local museums: The Douglas County Historical Society, Runestone Museum, and Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum are great places to explore the area’s rich Scandinavian history and learn about ancient Viking explorers
- Stock car racing every Saturday night during the summer months
- Horseback trail rides
- Summer concerts
- Alexandria Beetles Baseball games — summer
- Many city, county and state parks: Feed the ducks, pack a picnic, or explore the trails
- Golf: Eight courses in the lakes area, plus the Resorter’s Golf Tournament each summer
- The Alexandria Festival of the Lakes, an annual chamber music event each August
- The Vikingland Band Festival, where competing marching bands gather each June
- Theatres: Theatre L’Homme Dieu and AAAA Theatre present seasonal plays
- Amusement park including go-carts, bumper boats, and mini golf
- 34-lane bowling alley and Cinema 9 movie theater
- Winter activities include ice fishing, ice skating, downhill and cross country skiing, bobsled rides, and snowmobile trails
- Alexandria Blizzard Hockey games most weekends at the Runestone Community Center
