Our autumn guide is your all-in-one source for events, activities, and things to do in Alexandria this fall! The changing of the leaves makes for some beautiful scenery and the cooling weather is great for bonfires. There are lots of things to do this time of the year in lakes county.
The Alexandria area is home to over 350 lakes! Discover what a true Minnesota vacation in, on and around the lakes is all about.
Alexandria is overflowing with the Minnesota outdoors experience! Unleash your inner explorer with dozens of trails, parks and scenic areas to enjoy biking, hiking, fishing and more.
Golf your way through Alexandria!
The Historic Downtown District in Alexandria Minnesota awaits YOU! Discover enchanting shops and beautiful boutiques that will surely lure you inside. Stroll through unique historic buildings and find timeless antique stores to find unexpected treasures and nostalgic memorabilia. Then take a break and treat yourself at any one of our cozy eateries, cafes, candy store, wine bar and more! Over 45 local businesses to explore!
Cheers! Taste local and original wines at one of the area’s spectacular wineries, beers at the local breweries and spirits at Minnesota’s first (legal) whiskey distillery.
Bold North Cellars is a family of brands that blends passion with purpose to inspire connection. Including Carlos Creek Winery, 22 Northmen Brewing Company, The Grand Hall Weddings & Events and Stoke Wood-Fired Pizza Kitchen you are sure to find something you love. Enjoy award-winning wine, craft beer by the fire, host a special event or enjoy authentic wood-fired pizza. Family-friendly and just 10 minutes north of downtown Alexandria.
Woodsman Axe is a local family owned and operated axe throwing venue with lanes and targets that will appeal to every skill level. Designed to be a family-friendly environment, they offer a variety of targets including logs from local trees, official World Axe Throwing League targets, or anything from zombies to dartboards in their projector lanes.
Featuring a bakery, gift shop, apple orchard, pick-your-own raspberries & strawberries, corn maze, pumpkin patch in the fall, straw mountain, goats, wagon rides, corn pit and much more.
If your vacation has been hijacked by bad weather or you’re just looking for something to do that is fun, family friendly, out of the elements, and a great way to exercise, check out Alexandria’s premier place to play indoor pickleball!
Escape Room Alexandria is a real-life escape adventure game. Explore themed rooms, find clues & solve logic and analytical puzzles to escape. There are five themed rooms to choose from: Saving Christmas, The Experiment, Dante’s Demise, Baker Street Mystery (retired), and Pharaoh’s Revenge (retired).
Our scenic northern-Minnesota resort offers all the amenities you need for a relaxing stay away, from sparkling lake views and our 18-hole championship golf course to an indoor waterpark, delicious dining, and limitless seasonal recreation. We're a top getaway destination for families, weddings, retreats, meetings—and anyone else looking to relax.
Garden Center Lanes is your stop for bowling and entertainment! Offering 34 lanes, one of the largest arcades in the area, a full service pro shop, and a snack bar with made to order pizzas. Garden Center Lanes is one of the premiere bowling centers in the Upper Midwest.
Fun make and take workshop for you to make your own creations. Guidance and materials are provided. Groups and private parties welcome.