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Top Hotels in Alexandria Lakes Area
- 1. Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria
- 2. Best Western Alexandria Inn
- 3. Super 8 by Wyndham Alexandria MN
- 4. AmericInn by Wyndham Alexandria
- 5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Alexandria
- 6. Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center
- 7. Holiday Inn Alexandria
- 8. Quality Inn and Suites
- 9. Skyline Motel
- 10. Viking Bay Resort & Lodge
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What to do and see in , Alexandria Lakes Area: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Legacy of the Lakes Museum, Lake Miltona, Kensington Runestone, Runestone Museum, Lake Le Homme Dieu, Carlos Creek Winery, Central Lakes Trail, Casey’s Amusement Park, Copper Trail Brewing Co, Big Ole Viking Statue.
Restaurants in Alexandria Lakes Area
1. Legacy of the Lakes Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Closed for the Season. The Legacy of The Lakes Museum and Gardens celebrates the shared memories and experience of Minnesota lake life and preserves that legacy for future generations. Discover classic boats, grand hotel and resort history, fishing memorabilia and much more. The Legacy Gardens, on the Museum's campus, showcases beautiful landscaping, water features, walking paths, gazebos, and quiet alcoves. Select Friday nights in the summer offer live music performed in the gardens. See website for more details.
Reviewed By prairiefoxMn_Usa
A nice history of the region with a great collection of vintage boats, motors, and fishing lures. The outside garden was beautiful and peaceful.
2. Lake Miltona
3. Kensington Runestone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Considered by some as evidence that the Vikings did discover America before Christopher Columbus.
4. Runestone Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
Rated a Gem “must-see” point of interest by AAA. This kid-friendly museum has a Scavenger Hunt for the young and young at heart! Our most famous artifact is the Kensington Runestone and its mysterious runic message. Was it carved in 1362? Recent laboratory and linguistic analysis of the stone suggests yes! But even as more supporting evidence of its authenticity is revealed, controversy continues to swirl around this internationally renowned artifact. Visit the museum, see the Runestone and learn its story…then decide for yourself. The Runestone Museum also features pioneer displays, a wildlife exhibit, a World War II living room with 1940’s music playing, a children’s discovery area and special limited time exhibits. The museum’s Native American exhibit garnered national attention when our rare 1920s Ojibwe jingle dress appeared in the American Indian Art magazine. There is now a decorated full sized Tipi in the Native American camp diorama. Fort Alexandria is a delightful collection of restored buildings from 1868 to 1910 that includes a furnished township school, pioneer church, log home, and stage stop. The large Annex has many displays, including a 40 foot replica Viking ship and a huge 1906 steam tractor. The third annual History Live! in Fort Alexandria will be Fri. and Sat. June 23 - 24, 2017. Enjoy live historic reenactments from the Fur Trade, Pioneer, and Civil War eras, kid’s activities and family fun. Check the museum website for dates and admission prices. The museum is open year round.
Reviewed By K8047HMgeorged - Cleveland, United States
From the moment we walked in, it was a good visit. COVID-19 statement on the door and everyone following the rules made my wife and I feel safe. You can use your phone for a guide tour. It really helped us understand many of the exhibits. If you do not know that much about the history of Alexandria and the Runestone, this trip is a must. And across the street, a giant Viking. Does it get any better?
5. Lake Le Homme Dieu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By 598jaynei
Beautiful Lake and wonderful place to live! On the pricey side of living. I don't live here but that doesn't mean I can't dream.
6. Carlos Creek Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
The Official Wine of Minnesota FUN! Enjoy award winning wine in a stunning, yet unpretentious environment where the entire family is always welcome. We're open 361 days a year for tasting and free self-guided tours through our wine cave. Free Production Tours are offered on Summer Saturdays. Wine sampling is $10 for 6 samples of wine and includes a souvenir Carlos Creek wine glass. We offer live music from 2:00-6:00 every Saturday year-round and Sundays during the Summer. Additional activities include our two full-size bocce courts, bean-bag toss games and garden-size chess boards. We host 3 festivals each year: Our Grape Stomp and Fall Festival with 15,000 visitors, our family "Applefest" in October which features many activities for children, and our "Awake the Grapes" 5K and 10K runs through our vineyards in May. Introducing our 22 Northmen Brewery in June of 2019!
Reviewed By RDRReview - Alexandria, United States
So happy to be back at Carlos Creek! Had the Adventurous Dry Wines which was excellent! My two new favorites are the Viognier and the Triumph! Service was great! Bought a couple of their soft sweatshirts! Always fun to be here!
7. Central Lakes Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
8. Casey’s Amusement Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By 986alyssah - Hector, United States
Fun mini golf courses with lots of nice landscaping. I think the owner was working and was super nice and friendly. The whole park is clean and well taken care of. We were here at dusk and a young employee came around with bug spray for everyone to use, we felt that was way above and beyond!!
9. Copper Trail Brewing Co
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By NeedToVac - Minneapolis, United States
Beer selection is varied, delicious, and competitively priced. Staff is kind. Cute merch, I bought a t-shirt. We took crowlers to go and on the second trip they had a food truck outside.
10. Big Ole Viking Statue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By jeffal58 - Rochester, United States
Like so many other roadside attractions across the country Big Ole makes a great photo op. After going through the Runestone museum walk across the street to Big Ole or A good reason to stop and get out of the car and stretch. Worth the stop to snap a few pics.
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