Our early vacationers found lodging at luxurious lakeside hotels, casual fishing camps and some of Minnesotas earliest resorts. It was in the Alexandria Lakes Area where they, and their friends, enjoyed cool lakes, refreshing swims and excellent fishing.
The Lakes Area offers a wide variety of outdoor activities. Our lakes are top producers offering some of the best multi-species fishing in the Midwest. Cyclists, walkers and anyone who wants to get a little closer to nature enjoys the paved Central Lakes Trail. In the winter months, the trail becomes part of a 500-mile groomed snowmobile trail system. More importantly, what made the Alexandria Lakes Area popular over a century ago still holds true today. Visitors comment how welcome they feel, and how much they enjoy the relaxing lifestyle. We sincerely desire to provide you with a refreshing time away. Please let us know how we can help you plan a getaway to our beautiful Lakes Area. For more information call 1-800-235-9441 or visit us online at www.VacationAlexandriaMN.com
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Today, Alexandria is a year round vacation destination offering travelers a wide selection of bed & breakfasts, motels/hotels, resorts and campgrounds. As a regional hub, visitors can enjoy a large shopping center, strip malls, big box stores, specialty shops, fine restaurants, historic downtown Alexandria and Carlos Creek Winery, an award-winning vintner. If you are a history buff, dont miss the Runestone Museum & Fort Alexandria (home of the famous Kensington Runestone), the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Senator Knute Nelsons restored residence, now home to the Douglas County Historical Society.
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Located only a couple hours northwest of the Twin Cities on I-94, the Alexandria Lakes Area is perfect for family vacations, weekend getaways and business meetings.
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Live Theatre
Located in downtown Alexandria, the AAAA Theatre presents several community productions from October to May. The fare includes theatre, visual arts, music and more. www.alexandriaareaarts.org Theatre LHomme Dieu has been presenting exciting and entertaining summer theatre for more than 50 years. The theatre partners with professional, regional theatres in presenting live performances. Show and ticket information for 2012 is online at www.tlhd.org. (More Theatre Information on Page 11)
Wild Flowers
The Alexandria Lakes Area includes two biomes, the prairie grassland in the west and southeast and temperate deciduous forest in the south-central, north and east. Wildflower enthusiasts will find a wide variety of native plants to view and photograph. Our State Parks and the Central Lakes Trail are a good place to start your native plant adventure.
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Osakis 5K Run
In mid-June, runners wind their way through Osakis on this fun run. The event is open to all ages. For more information call: 320-859-5770.
Beetles Baseball
The Northwoods League features some of the top college players in the nation. Allen Craig, the standout player in game seven of the 2011 World Series, played with the Beetles in 2005. His 12 home runs and .362 batting average are franchise records in Alexandria. The Alexandria Beetles season runs from June through August, with the home games being played at Knute Nelson Stadium in downtown Alexandria. www.alexandriabeetles.com
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Viking Speedway
Viking Speedway, The high flying half mile is a semi-banked clay oval that races five WISSOTA sanctioned classes: Late Model, Modified, Super Stock, Midwest Modified and Street Stock. The track is in its 46th year and in that time fans have seen some of the top racers in the country. Races are held every Saturday night, from the end of April through Labor Day. Special events are planned for 2012, including the Viking Fall Classic in October. www.vikingspeedway.net
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Hunting
Hunting is a fall tradition for many Minnesotans, and there is no better place to enjoy the outdoors than in Douglas County. The County has 44 DNR wildlife management areas. These public prairies and wetlands provide wildlife watching opportunities, as well as recreation for upland, waterfowl, and deer hunters. Learn more at www.dnr.state.mn.us
Bowling
Though you can hit the lanes anytime of the year, it is the ideal activity for rainy days or the cooler months. Alexandria has one of the largest, most modern lanes between here and the west coast. Garden Center Lanes in Alexandria, MN is home of the Northwests largest Handicap and Prize Fund Tournament. www.gardencenterlanes.com
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The arrival of passenger train service to Alexandria in 1879 opened the entire region. Most visitors focused on outdoor activities and it wasnt long before Alexandrias bountiful lakes were heralded as Minnesotas Bass Fishing Capital. Back then the bass was king! Bass were plentiful and anglers loved catching, as well as eating them. Vintage photographs show the smiling anglers with large strings of trophy-sized bass posed on the shores of areas lakeside hotels. The northern pike, sunfish and crappies were also popular. The walleye was only found in limited numbers throughout the region. Fast-forward to today and much has changed, and many anglers would say for
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City Park Beach shoers trek through the snowy woods and tamarack bog. Snowmobilers can tour the park via trails connected to the 500-mile Douglas Area Trail Association trail system. Lake Carlos State Park is one of Minnesotas nicest parks anytime of the year. Always check the Minnesota DNR website for a calendar of events. www.dnr.state.mn.us
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Noonans Park
Named after its founder, Phil Noonan, a local philanthropist and businessman, this park is a delightful place to feed the ducks and geese in the warm months, and to ice skate on its ponds in the winter. The park is located just off Nokomis Street, between 9th and 10th Avenue East.
Fillmore Park
The park features an enclosed skateboard park complete with ramps and pipes. The park is located on Fillmore Street at Aga Drive.
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nearly 90 directors, voice actors, sound effects producers, musicians, and recording engineers. They produce a wide variety of contemporary and old time radio theatre scripts. For further information, or to reserve seats for a production, call the box office at 320-808-3841. www.lakesareatheatre.com
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ow home to over 36,000 residents and over 1,000 growing businesses, the Alexandria area is one to the fastest growing micropolitans in Minnesota. Several key factors contributing to the regions long-term vitality include a wide variety of stable and growing employers, a strong educational and healthcare system, and high quality natural resources including lakes, parks, rivers, trails, and woodlands.
The Douglas County labor force is growing in all age groups unlike other areas of greater Minnesota. While there is a significant projected increase in workforce members age 65 and older during the coming years, Douglas County is also projected to see an increase of workers age 25 to 64. The total Douglas County labor force is projected to increase by 22%, to 23,850 workers, from 2005 to 2035. This will likely result in increased housing demands and a need for additional support and convenience businesses.
ing healthcare services are also available throughout the region. The Douglas County Hospital is a state-of-the-art acute care hospital that serves approximately 150,000 people throughout West Central Minnesota. The hospital has been named one of the nations Top 100 Hospitals based on best performance across the whole hospital in the areas of: patient outcomes, patient safety, patient satisfaction, efficiency and financial stability. Douglas County Hospital recently completed a 31 million dollar facility expansion that positions the organization to meet the projected population growth and increased healthcare needs of the region for the next 30-40 years.
Manufacturing
The Lakes Area is home to a thriving and diverse group of manufacturers who serve customers throughout the world. Their products include packaging machines specializing in automation/motion control, aluminum extrusion, food product packaging, plastic injection molding, machining and others. The strong economic base that these businesses create serves as a catalyst for innovation and economic stability throughout the greater Alexandria area.
Healthcare
Douglas County is home to a growing healthcare sector, including primary, general and specialty care providers. A wide (and continually broadening) variety of elective procedures, long-term care options, senior care, dental, chiropractic, natural/homeopathic and other support-
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Economic Development
Since its inception in 1990 the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission (AAEDC) has worked diligently to provide the support and tools needed to help area businesses and communities grow and prosper. Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Tax Abatement, Industrial Revenue Bonds and the State of Minnesota Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOBZ) program are utilized for business assistance where appropriate. In addition, the AAEDC has two revolving loan funds that can also be utilized to assist area business startup, growth, and expansion. The office is a demographic information clearing house for the region, and also provides assistance with business planning and site selection. The staff at the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission provides assistance to existing local businesses, startups, and companies interested in relocating to the Douglas County Area. For more information call the AAEDC at 320-763-4545.
Environment
The Alexandria Lakes Area offers a wide variety of year round outdoor activities and area residents understand the importance of taking care of our environment. The Douglas County Lakes Association is a nonprofit organization that provides members with facts that allow them to make informed decisions about a variety of matters impacting our most precious resource our lakes. The Viking Sportsmen are dedicated to improving wildlife habitat through education programs and conservation practices designed to enhance natures wealth for generations to come. Recognized as Minnesotas most productive sportsmens club, the Viking Sportsmen's successes in conservation are the result of strong public support for their activities.
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Alexandria is centrally located in Minnesota on Interstate Highway 94, only two hours from the Twin Cities, and just an hour and a half from FargoMoorhead. Our lodging and convention facilities have the amenities needed to host business meetings from 10 people to several hundred. There are a wide variety of lodging options, in all price ranges, and plenty of entertainment diversions for your groups time off. In addition to lake related activities, your group will discover affordable, and challenging, golf courses and a myriad of restaurants. Since we are a resort community, and a regional shopping hub, the Lakes Area is full of interesting and unique shops. Touring Carlos Creek Winery is enjoyable anytime of the year, as is a visit to the Runestone Museum, home of the internationally acclaimed
Kensington Runestone. And a stroll through our historic downtown district, with its one-of-a-kind shops and delightful restaurants, is a memorable experience. With so much to offer, it should come as no surprise that many of our returning vacationers first discovered Alexandria when they attended a business meeting here. For more information call
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Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center 2100 Arrowwood Lane NW, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-762-1124 866-386-5263 www.arrowwoodresort.com Holiday Inn 5637 Hwy. 29 South, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-763-6577 1-800-HOLIDAY www.hialexandria.com Hampton Inn & Suites/Broadway Ballroom 2705 S. Broadway, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-763-3360 1-800-HAMPTON www.alexandriasuitesmn.hamptoninn.com
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Excellent fishing, level grounds, quiet, clean cabins. Lots for kids to do. www.bigfootresort.com
Very nice sandy beach, well shaded sites, good fishing. E-mail: luckyacrescampground@hotmail.com
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Spacious, shaded, grassy sites, no length limit. Pavilion for large groups. Outdoor pool, 20 seasonal sites
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Bike trail & public access across the street. Public beach nearby, pets allowed, one mile to Villard.
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441 S. LHomme Dieu Dr. N.E. Alexandria, MN 56308 www.llbedandbreakfast.com 1-800-943-5875 1-320-846-5875
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Lake Miltona!
Beautiful Lodge with Suites & Motel Units Relaxing Surroundings High Speed Internet Open Year Round See our BIG AD on page 35
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Aaron Amelia Andrew Andrew Brophy Carlos Carlos Darling Darling Darling Geneva Ida Shady Creek Resort
14563 Lakes Rd. NW, Brandon, MN 56315 320-876-2228 800-398-9917 Dick & Linda Wagner
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Tim & Carolyn Aarsvold 31 16 B A C N N O 105 Linden Ave., Alexandria, MN 56308 320-763-3200 www.GenevaBeachResort.com On the Chain of Lakes & Central Lakes Trail. Great beach, attractive accommodations, wireless internet. 3791 Betsy Ross Rd. NW, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-834-2562 Paul & Mary Niemczycki
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Le Homme Bergs Resort Dieu 1315 Berg Ave. NE, Alexandria, MN 56308
320-762-1426 www.bergsresort.com The Berg Family
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Clean modern smoke-free cabins. Quiet setting, swimming beach, excellent fishing. www.funatlakeandrewresort.com
New cottages with fireplaces, open year round, on Central Lakes Trail. www.brophylakeresort.com
Clean family resort with level grounds and sandy beach. No pets please.
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Childrens programs offered. Indoor waterpark - on property. Convention facility. Renovated rooms.
Clean, quiet family resort, nice swimming, no drop-offs, close to golf. E-Mail: shadylawnresort@hotmail.com
A super clean modern family resort only 1 1/2 miles from Alexandria. Email: valhalla@rea-alp.com
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Family Fishing Retreat. 8 Lakeside cottages and 2 NEW Lakeside Vacation Homes. 5 Bedroom Reunion Lodge.
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Quiet family lake level resort on chain, clean cabins, shaded. No pets please. info@bergsresort.com
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Finest level sandy beach. Well kept level grounds. Deluxe clean, modern lakefront cottages.
Excellent fishing, level grounds, quiet, clean cabins. Lots for kids to do. www.bigfootresort.com
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Great fishing, level sandy swim beaches, clean, modern cabins. www.edenacresresorts.com
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Mary Mary Mary Mill Miltona Miltona Miltona Osakis Osakis Osakis Elmwood Resort
6567 St. Hwy. 114 SW, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-886-5437 800-426-7494
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Woodland Resort
13270 E. Lk. Miltona, Dr NE, MIltona, MN 56354 218-943-5191 877-MNWOODS Steve & Michelle Russell
Lakeshore Resort
12676 Fairfax Dr., Osakis, MN 56360 320-859-2400 800-525-6056 Chuck & Mary Ward
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Quiet resort, dock fishing, art studio & activities, Ice House rental, DVD players, free wi-fi. www.westridgeshores.com
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Lake's edge cabins on park-like grounds, sandy beach, large playground. www.milllakeresort.com
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Open year round, meeting facilities, great beach, beautiful grounds www.vikingbay.com
Open year round. Beautiful grounds. Ideal clear swim beach, large playgrounds.
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Pier fishing for walleye, northern, pan fish. Wind protected. www.lakeshorecabins.com
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A family resort with modern lakefront cabins, level grounds, beautiful sand beach. Free wi-fi. www.midwaybeach.com
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Reno Smith Lake Reno Resort
10583 State Hwy. 29, Glenwood, MN 56334 320-283-5667 866-775-7366 Mark & Marlene Wagner
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A peaceful family resort with great fishing, super clean cabins & beautiful setting. www.lilaclodgeresort.com
Country clean lakefront cabins, new large cabins, dreamy beach. www.canarybeachresort.com
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Lake Aaron
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1-800-398-9917
14563 LAKES RD. N.W., BRANDON, MN 56315 Dick & Linda Wagner
Lake Moses
Public Access
Lake Aaron
Water Area: 545 Acres Shore Length: 4.8 miles Maximum Depth: 16 Ft. Game Fish: Northern Pike, Panfish, Largemouth Bass & Walleye Unique Features: Abundant northern and sunfish populations giving novice fisherpeople plenty of excitement. Natural sandy safe beach area for swimming. Map Location: C-5
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Lake Andrew
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Quiet Setting Swimming Beach Excellent Fishing Boat, Pontoon & Lift Rentals Large Playground Internet Kayaks Air Conditioning Cable TV 8018 Co. Rd. 28 SW Alexandria, MN 56308
320-762-1 336
Email: cgresort@msn.com www.cottagegroveresort.com 7870 Cottage Lane SW Alexandria, MN 56308
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320-763-5660 or 320-815-6057
www.funatlakeandrewresort.com egravley@earthlink.net
Lake Andrew
Water Area: 946 Acres Shore Length: 5.3 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappies & Largemouth Bass Unique Features: Spring fed, quiet and uncrowded, sandy beaches with no drop-offs. Map Location: I-8
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16953 142nd Street Villard, MN 56385 Bait & Tackle 15 miles west of Sauk Centre on hwy. 28 Boat-Motor-Pontoon-Paddleboats 6 Golf courses within 20 minutes www.shadyrestresort.com We welcome you to see why so many of #11 our guests come back year after year
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Lake Villard
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Water Area: 536 Acres Shore Length: 3.6 miles Game Fish: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Walleye & Panfish Unique Features: This lake will bring smiles to any Walleye fisherman. It is also abundant in Bass and Pan fish. Map Location: K-10
Lake Villard
Public Access
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Lake Amelia
Lake Amelia
Water Area: 909 Acres Shore Length: 7.3 miles Game Fish: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Walleye & Panfish Unique Features: Centrally located 17 miles southeast of Alexandria, 8 miles north of Glenwood and 18 miles west of Sauk Centre. A breathtaking beauty! Map Location: K-10
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Brophy Lake
Lake Brophy
Water Area: 289 Acres Shore Length: 2.7 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Panfish Unique Features: Excellent lake for fishing Walleye, Bass, Sunfish and Crappies. Lake Brophy has an excellent lake shore for swimming and boating. Map Location: F-7
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12 Clean Comfortable Cottages Pontoon - Boat/Motor - Lift Rentals Cable TV - Game Room - Playground
4860 County Road 42 NE Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-846-2881 Email: gojammer@yahoo.com NO PETS #21
Public Access
Lake Carlos
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Lake Carlos
Public Access Public Access
Water Area: 2520 Acres Shore Length: 14.1 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Panfish & Largemouth Bass Unique Features: Clear cool water; depth from 2 to 200 feet. Largest lake on the Alexandria Lake Chain. Great swimming and water sports. Map Location: E-9 and F-8
Clean, fully equipped hsk cabins, level sugarsand beach, sauna, water bike & canoe. Decks, boats & motors. Near golf. NO PETS PLEASE. LAKE CARLOS 1-888-850-4569 (320) 846-1161 250 THREE HAVENS DR NE David & Mary Ausen ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308 ausenldv@gmail.com
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Lake Darling
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Water Area: 954 Acres Shore Length: 6.5 miles Game Fish: Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Panfish, Largemouth Bass & Walleye Unique Features: Medium-sized lake, minutes from downtown, but still offers seclusion and serenity. Excellent fishing and recreational lake. Map Location: F-8
Lake Darling
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ALL CABINS HAVE AC INTERNET ACCESS 1301 S. Darling Drive NW, Alexandria, MN 56308
320-763-3559
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(320) 763-5869
www.valhallavillaresort.com
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Lake Jesse Arken Lake
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Lake George
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Lake Christina
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Stockhousen Lake
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Lake Aaron
Vermont Lake
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Millerville
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Lake Irene
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Lake Moses
Leaf Valley
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Lake Miltona
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Spruce Hill County Park
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Bah Lakes
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Stowe Lake
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Davidson Lake Solberg Lake Albert Lake Sylvan Lake Hubred Lake
Erwin Lake
Carlos
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Jennie Lake
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Lake Latoka
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Westport Lake
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Wallan Lake
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AARON & MOSES Shady Creek Resort, C-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 AMELIA Shady Rest Resort, K-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ANDREW Cottage Grove Resort, I-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Lake Andrew Resort, I-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 BROPHY Brophy Lake Resort, F-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CARLOS Lazy Day Villa, F-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Windjammer Inn Resort, E-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 DARLING Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center, F-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Shady Lawn Resort, F-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Val Halla Villa, F-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 GENEVA Geneva Beach Resort, G-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 IDA Betsy Ross Resort, D-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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LE HOMME DIEU Bergs Resort, F-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 MAPLE Maple Island Resort, I-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Sunset Beach Resort, I-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 MARY Big Foot Resort, I-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Eden Acres I, H-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Eden Acres II, H-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Elmwood Resort, H-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Maryview Beach Resort, H-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Westridge Shores Resort, H-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 MILL Mill Lake Resort, G-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 MILTONA Lucky Acres Campground, C-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Tip Top Cove Resort, D-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Viking Bay Resort & Lodge, D-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Woodland Resort, D-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 OSAKIS Holiday Resort, F-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Lakeshore Resort, F-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Linwood Resort & Campground, G-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Midway Beach Resort & Cmpd, G-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 RENO Lake Reno Resort, J-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 SMITH Smith Lake Resort & Campground, G-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 VICTORIA Lilac Lodge, G-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 VILLARD Canary Beach Resort, K-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Knapp Memorial Park & Campground, K-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Lucky Acres Campground, C-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Oak Park Campground, F-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Shady Rest Resort, K-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Sportsmans Motel & RV Park, G-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Alexandria Hampton Inn, G-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AmericInn, H-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Arrowwood Resort, F-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Best Western Alexandria Inn, H-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Country Inn & Suites, H-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Holiday Inn, H-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Sportsmans Motel & RV Park, G-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Super 8 Motel, H-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Viking Bay Resort & Lodge, D-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Viking Motel & Extended Stay, G-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Formed by at least 4 major glaciers nearly 20,000 years ago, the Alexandria Lakes Area is dotted with lakes and rivers, forests, meadows and rolling hills, each contributing to the recreational bonanza enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
The Alexandria Lakes Area offers the best of all worlds unlimited access to the outdoors, small town hospitality and spirit, and big city conveniences and opportunities. To find out more about this great place to live, work and play, call the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.
1-800-235-9441
www.VacationAlexandriaMN.com E-Mail: info@alexandriamn.org
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Lake Geneva
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Water Area: 631 Acres Shore Length: 5.4 miles Game Fish: Bass, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Panfish, & Walleye Unique Features: Borders east side of Alexandria, on the chain, 2 miles from town. Natives say it is one of the prettiest lakes in the area. Map Location: F-9 and G-9
Bible Camp
Lake Geneva
Lake Victoria
Water Area: 419 Acres Shore Length: 6.4 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass, Perch, Sunnies, Crappies & Bullheads Unique Features: Lake Victoria is noted for its excellent bass, sunfish and crappie fishing. Large walleyes and northern pike are also taken from its cool waters. Map Location: G-9
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Lake Victoria
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BERGS RESORT
6 Clean Modern Housekeeping Cabins 2, 3, & 4 bedroom all with lake view. Seasonal and Weekly Cabins Great Swimming, No Drop Offs Spacious, Lake Level & Great Sunsets Picnic Tables - Grills Swingset & Lawn Games Pontoon Rental No Pets Please
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Lake Ida
Lake Ida
Public Access Public Access
320-762-1426
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Water Area: 4289 Acres Shore Length: 21.2 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, & Panfish Unique Features: One of the largest lakes in the area; crystal clear water, sandy beaches and the finest walleye fishing in the county. Map Location: D-7
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Maple Lake
Water Area: 815 Acres Shore Length: 9.2 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, & Panfish Unique Features: Cleanest spring fed lake in the area. Protected from strong winds. Rated as one of the 12 best in Minnesota. Map Location: I-8 and I-9 #75
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The safe sandy beach with modern cabins, store, boats & motors make this a great place. Boat ramp, cleaning house, freezer service, and boats are available. Great walleye and bass fishing! Laundry and television.
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Pontoon rentals, boats & motors Paddle boat, canoes, & hydrobikes Level boat launch Store with bait, tackle, gameroom,
groceries & ice
Wireless Internet
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Mill Lake
Water Area: 600 Acres Shore Length: 5 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, & Panfish Unique Features: Spring fed, deep and clear. 7 miles west of Alexandria. Great fishing - even has bullheads. Map Location: H-6
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Mill Lake
Public Access
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12 Clean, Comfortable Cabins 1 to 6 bedrooms Family Groups Welcome Playgrounds, Game Room, Lifts, Store, Color TV, Pontoon
Elmwood Resort
6567 State Hwy. 114 SW Alexandria, MN 56308
1-800-426-7494
Special 3 & 4 Night Packages, Spring, Summer & Fall
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2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Cabins Good Fishing Store Playground Pontoon Game Room Boats & Motors Bait Boat Lifts
Visit our website at www.maryviewbeachresort.com
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1-800-793-2747
6082 N. Lk. Mary Dr. S.W. Alexandria, MN 56308
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Lake Mary
Water Area: 2371 Acres Shore Length: 24 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, & Panfish 53 Unique Features: Excellent swimming due to gradual slopes. Fun, large recreational lake surrounded by majestic trees. Map Location: H-5-7 and I-6
Lake Mary
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Lodge Interior
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Cabins Lodge Suites Motel Rooms Reunion House Pontoon Meeting Room For Up To 30 People Marina with Concrete Ramp (218) 943-2104 www.VikingBay.com
Lake Miltona
A Family Resort
2-3-4 Bedroom Cottages Microwaves Fireplaces in Some Swimming Beach Paddle Boat, Basketball, Volleyball, Horseshoes
Pontoon Rental Boats, Motors, Gas, Bait Lifts Available Game Room Golf & Tennis 1 Mile Water Trampoline
(218) 267-2881
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Lake Miltona
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Water Area: 5838 Acres Public Access Shore Length: 15 miles Gamefish: Walleye, Muskie, Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie and Panfish. Unique Features: The largest lake and most diverse fishery in Douglas County. Perfect for the sportsman in search of a trophy, or the family in search of a basket of panfish. Sandy beaches and crystal clear water. Excellent ice fishing and snowmobiling opportunities. Map Location: C-7-9 and D-9
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MidwayBeach
RESORT & CAMPGROUND
1-800-367-2547
www.midwaybeach.com
Modern Lakefront Cabins - A/C Decks with gas grills Color TVs, DVD Players, Cable Wireless Internet Resort-Wide Level Shady Grounds No Roads Sugar Sand Beach No Drop-offs Lakeside Gas & Bait, Dock Service Boat/Motor/Pontoon Rental Playground Large Lawn Lodge Full Hook-up RV Camping Near Paved Bike Trails Golf, antiques, and more nearby Spring & Fall Specials - Retreats
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Lake Osakis
Water Area: 6270 Acres Shore Length: 53 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Panfish, Crappies & Largemouth Bass Unique Features: Top walleye lake with abundant panfish. Large year-round lake for many activities. Large waterfowl nookery. Map Location: F-12, F-13 and G-12
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LAKESHORE RESORT
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Ultra clean all electric cabins with air, microwaves, decks, TVs, peacefully located on dead end road. Catch walleye, northern, panfish from 5 large fishing docks. Boats, motors, pontoon, gas, bait, tackle, licenses, guide. Boat ramp, wind protected. Level grounds. Sandy beach, free water toys, game room, playground. Lodge and store.
www.lakeshorecabins.com
1-800-525-6056
Lake Reno
Water Area: 3722 Acres Shore Length: 11.2 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass & Panfish Unique Features: Peaceful and beautiful. Surrounded by mostly undeveloped land. Gradual sandy shores make it easy to fish and swim. Map Location: J-8
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Smith Lake
Water Area: 575 Acres Shore Length: 5.5 miles Game Fish: Northern Pike, Walleye, Bass, Black Crappie & Panfish Unique Features: Pleasant woods surrounding the lake provide a quiet, peaceful atmosphere for nature lovers. Spring fed. 7 miles east of Alexandria. Map Location: G-10
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6 Modern Housekeeping Cabins Groceries & Ice Fish Cleaning Facilities Boat, Motor, Pontoon
Air Conditioning Television Gas & Oil Bait & Tackle Slide In The Lake
Smith Lake
Tom & Linda Mulder 3189 Smith Lake Road S.E. Osakis, MN 56360 www.10Kvacationrentals.com/smithlake/index.htm E-mail: smithlak@midwestinfo.net
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he paved and picturesque 55mile long Central Lakes State Trail recreation trail stretches from Osakis to Fergus Falls passing through the communities of Alexandria, Garfield, and Nelson along the way. It is a delightful ride
through farmland, over bridges, and past area lakes. Riders will also enjoy stopping at the covered shelters, hometown restaurants and small communities along the trail. The trail is scenic and nearly all of it is away from highway noises, making
for a quiet ride. On morning or evening rides it is not unusual to see wildlife such as ducks, pheasants, whitetail deer and fox. Parking can be found along the Central Lakes Trail in Alexandria at Big Ole Park and in the cities of Dalton, Ashby,
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Evansville, Brandon, Garfield, Nelson and Osakis. Lake Wobegon Trail The Central Lakes Trail meets the paved Lake Wobegon Trail in Osakis. That trail continues on into St. Joseph, 46 miles away. Between these two
trails cyclists can explore nearly 100 miles of some of the most diverse scenery in Central Minnesota. Rentals, Group Rides & Races You do not have to bring your bikes with you when vacationing in the Lakes Area. Area merchants have recumbent,
tandem, comfort, mountain and road bikes available for rent. For more trail information contact the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, or one of the area bike shops.
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he Alexandria Lakes Area is wonderful all summer long and we want to invite you here to experience our favorite seasonWINTER! Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, the Ice Fishing Challenge Tournament, Alexandria Blizzard - NAHL Hockey, and more, are waiting for you in the Lakes Area. Alexandria is also home to 500 miles of scenic snowmobile trails.
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Andes Tower Hills is located in the glacially cut hills of Kensington, just 15 miles west of Alexandria. 16 downhill runs, three chairlifts, snow tubing, cross-country ski trails, pro shop, snack bar, and rental shop says a lot about Andes Tower Hills, but we are not done yet. A newly expanded terrain park awaits the snowboard enthusiast. Andes runs will challenge the expert skier, and be friendly to the first timer as well. Three chairlifts help reduce your wait in the lift line, so you can spend more time on the slopes. If you do not like to ski, or board, then try snow tubing. Andes will give you a lift to the top and let you ride your tube to the bottom on one of their five runs groomed specifically for snow tubing. Cross-country skiers will enjoy 15 kilometers of cross-country trails that traverse the picturesque countryside. Andes Tower Hills is located on the DATA snowmobile trail system making it a popular stop for lunch or snacks.
winds its way through west central Minnesotas Hardwood Hills and River Prairie landscape. The diverse landscape of prairie, woods and lakes, the result of receding glaciers, provides a variety of riding experiences and some spectacular views. Every community in Douglas County is connected to the trail so you are always near lodging, restaurants and fuel stops. 36 miles of the system include the blacktopped, multi-use Central Lakes Trail that connects to Fergus Falls to the north, and St. Joseph to the south. The DATA trail system is open for snowmobile use only from December 1st to March 30th (snow conditions allowing). Visit the website for grooming schedules, trail conditions and a variety map options. Contact the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce for information or visit the DATA website www.douglasareatrails.com
Ice Fishing
Ice fishing is an ever-growing sport in Minnesota. During the summer the Alexandria Lakes Area is home to lakes full of fish. In the winter the fish are still there, just waiting for anglers to test their skill. High-tech gear has made the fishing on the ice more inviting, and productive, than ever. Those who prefer a little more comfort may consider renting a cozy icehouse at one of the area resorts.
Snowmobile Trail Conditions: Call 800-235-9441, or visit www.douglasareatrails.com Ski Conditions: Call 1-87-SKI-ANDES or visit www.andestowerhills.com
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Search our full event listings quickly and easily at www.vacationalexandriamn.com or call 1-800-235-9441
1/2 Mile Dirt High-Bank Oval April-September Saturday Nights Gates Open at 4:00 pm Racing Starts: April-May at 5:30 June-Sept at 6:00
(320) 762-1559
Box 462 Alexandria, MN 56308 www.vikingspeedway.net Fairgrounds
320-762-8300
www.alexandriaareaarts.org
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SPORTING EVENTS
Andes Tower Hills
Viking Speedway
SEASON APRIL TO OCTOBER Wissota racing action on a 1/2 mile oval track. Call (320) 762-1559 for a complete OPEN NOVEMBER - MARCH schedule or go to Downhill skiing, boarding and tubing. Call (320) 965-2455 for more information www.vikingspeedway.net or go to www.andestowerhills.com
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GOLF COURSES:
PRO SHOP ON SITE PGA PRO ON SITE GOLF LESSONS RIDING CARTS RENTAL CLUBS
320-834-4028 or 320-876-4028
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EXECUTIVE COURSE
SENIOR RATES
GROUP RATES
This course compares favorably with some of the best resort courses in Minnesota. Joel Goldstrand
320-762-7089
www.genevagolfclub.com Email: proshop@genevagolfclub.com
GPS on Golf Carts
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320-846-1051
Open 7 Days Highly recommended for breakfasts! Serving noon lunches M-F Fast & friendly service 1/4 mile West of Big Ole 612 3rd Ave. W
320-763-3877
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Doolittles Woodfire Grill 4409 Hwy 29 South (320) 759-0885 (L, D) www.doolittlesrestaurants.com Interlachen Inn 4960 Co Road 42 NE (320) 846-1051 (L, D) www.interlacheninn.com
320-762-4010
OPEN 24 HOURS
4920 Highway 29 South Just off I-94, Exit 103 Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
320-759-2277
www.sixthavenuewineandale.com sixthavealex@gctel.net
320-763-6611
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FUNKY HANDBAGS FUN JEWELRY T-SHIRTS GOURMET FOODS SCARVES SUNGLASSES GIFTS FOR ALL LINDSAY PHILLIPS
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Residential Commercial Underground Wiring Specialty Lighting Licensed Bonded Insured Office: 320-763-7944 Cell: 320-760-0391
Diekmans Jewelry
Service on Saturday
SalesServicePartsBody Shop
320-762-2114
3710 So. Hwy. 29, Alexandria www.alexandria-motors.com
If you have a limited amount of time to fish, or are new to angling, consider hiring an area guide.
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DOWN TOWN
LIQUOR STORE
on the corner of 3rd & Broadway
763-5404
We accept credit cards.
PLAZA
DISCOUNT LIQUOR Where You Buy For Less
762-1716
We accept credit cards.
Your Authorized Full Line Yamaha Outboard Dealer Large Selection of Alumacraft Boats ShoreMaster Lifts & Docks
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30-70% discounts everyday on groceries, housewares, health & beauty, tools, clothing, furniture, appliances, & much more. Highway 27 East, Alexandria
320-763-5555
Also check out our website for weekly specials at
www.ronswarehouse.com
Receding glaciers left huge chunks of broken ice that melted and formed the area's lakes.
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www.alexclinic.com
Call for an appointment
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Caring for you and about you www.trummdrug.com Alexandria Elbow Lake Glenwood Parkers Prairie
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