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27 Best and Fun Things To Do In Alexandria, Minnesota


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Located in Douglas County, Minnesota, this city is home to a variety of attractions and a lot to offer its residents and visitors, from beautiful lakes and golfing to fine dining and shopping. Alexandria is a lively community, but still a great destination for rest and relaxation.

Downtown Alexandria features a number of shops and restaurants, as well as a historic movie theater. The city also boasts several parks and trails, making it a great place to enjoy the outdoors and beautiful scenery.

One of the most popular places to visit in Alexandria is the Runestone Museum. If you’re interested in natural history or want to learn more about Viking culture, this is the place to be.

Keep reading and discover our list of top things to do in Alexandria, Minnesota

The 27 Most Popular Things To Do In Alexandria, Minnesota

27. Lake Mina

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

26. Lake Henry

4.3 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

25. Lake Cowdrey

4.2 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

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24. Lake Agnes

4.2 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

23. Lake Latoka

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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22. Lake Burgen

4.3 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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21. Lake Darling

5.0 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

20. Lake Brophy

4.6 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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19. Lake Andrew

4.9 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Credit: Explore Alexandria MN, Google Maps

18. Maple Lake

4.1 ★★★★☆ (10 reviews)

17. Lake Le Homme Dieu

4.3 ★★★★☆ (12 reviews)

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Credit: Explore Alexandria MN, Google Maps

16. Lake Carlos

4.4 ★★★★☆ (12 reviews)

15. Lake Victoria

4.4 ★★★★☆ (16 reviews)

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14. Smith Lake

4.3 ★★★★☆ (19 reviews)

13. Lake Geneva

4.8 ★★★★★ (22 reviews)

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12. Kensington Runestone Historical Marker

4.5 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)

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Location: Alexandria MN

Web Address:   http://runestonemuseum.org/

11. Lobster Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ (33 reviews)

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Credit: Explore Alexandria MN, Google Maps

10. Big Ole Central Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (39 reviews)

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Location: 200 Broadway Street Alexandria MN

Tel:  320 763 6678

Web Address:   https://explorealex.com/dt_places/big-ole-central-park/

9. Lake Brophy County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (213 reviews)

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Location: 2175 Brophy Landing NW Alexandria MN

Tel:  320 762 2966

Web Address:   http://co.douglas.mn.us/dc/lake-brophy-county-park.aspx

8. Carlos Creek Winery

4.7 ★★★★★ (364 reviews)

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Location: 6693 County Road 34 NW Alexandria MN

Tel:  320 846 5443

Web Address:   http://carloscreekwinery.com/

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7. Douglas County Historical Society

4.7 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: 1219 Nokomis Street Alexandria MN

Tel:  320 762 0382

Web Address:   http://dchsmn.org/

6. Arrowwood Indoor Waterpark

3.8 ★★★★☆ (50 reviews)

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Location: 2100 Arrowwood Ln Alexandria MN

Tel:  320 762 1124

Web Address:   http://arrowwoodresort.com/

5. Runestone Museum Foundation

4.6 ★★★★★ (140 reviews)

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Location: 206 Broadway Street Alexandria MN

Tel:  320 763 3160

Web Address:   https://runestonemuseum.org/

4. Legacy of The Lakes Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (141 reviews)

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Location: 205 3rd Ave W Alexandria MN

Tel:  320 759 1114

Web Address:   http://legacyofthelakes.org/

3. Big Ole – Big Viking Statue

4.6 ★★★★★ (254 reviews)

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Location: Central Lakes Trail Alexandria MN

2. Alexandria City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (351 reviews)

Location: 118 City Park Road Alexandria MN

Tel:  320 763 6678

Web Address:   https://alexandriamn.city/city-parks-trails/

1. Casey’s Amusement Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (434 reviews)

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Credit: Casey’s Amusement Park, Google Maps

Location: 1305 N Nokomis NE Alexandria MN

Tel:  320 763 7576

Web Address:   http://caseysamusementpark.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Alexandria, Minnesota! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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