Area Travel - AmericInn^® Alexandria, MN

Welcome to Beautiful Minnesota! Read about attractions and things to do in Alexandria nearby AmericInn.

Welcome to the Alexandria Lakes Area - easy to get to, hard to leave! Many here claim that the Vikings explored Minnesota long before Columbus made his voyage. The Kensington Runestone Museum features a large rock with inscriptions that may have been carved by Vikings in the 1300’s. Ever since it was found by a local farmer in 1898, there’s been ongoing interest and controversy over the authenticity of the stone. The museum also has a large collection of items from the early days of Alex including a replica of Fort Alexandria. “Big Ole” stands just down the street to welcome you to the area. At the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, classic old wooden boats and resort memorabilia are the highlights.

For fun in the area, there are riding stables, miniature golf and go-karts. Lake Carlos State Park is a reserve of woods and meadows, with a sandy beach on the lake. Hometown of golf champion Tom Lehman, the Alexandria area boasts several excellent golf courses, including Arrowwood and the Geneva Golf club. Dozens of fine fishing lakes serve up walleye, bass, northern pike and panfish. Andes Tower Hills near Brandon has downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Theatre L’Homme Dieu, a local summer theater offers comedies and musicals. The Carlos Creek Winery offers a variety of wines and many special events year round for the entire family. Shopping in Historic Downtown Alexandria is just blocks away, or shop at local strip malls and specialty stores within easy walking distance.

• Free AmericInn Perk breakfast including waffles, eggs, sausage, bacon, bagels, bread, donuts, danishes, milk, juice, coffee, tea and much more
• Located right off Highway 29 and Interstate 94 (exit 103); next door to Target and close to many restaurants and other shopping
• Indoor heated pool, whirlpool and sauna, which is fantastic for the whole family
• Spacious, two-room suites to fit the larger size groups or families are available
• Children stay free
• High-speed wireless internet access

Area Attractions and Activities

AAAA Theatre – Located in downtown Alexandria, this live theatre presents several community productions from October to May. The fare includes theatre, visual arts, music and more.
Address: 618 Broadway, Alexandria
Distance: 3.5 miles
Phone: 320-762-8300

Andes Tower Hills - Down hill skiing, snowboarding and tubing.
Address: 4505 Andes Road NW, Brandon, MN
Distance: 15 miles
Phone: 320-965-2455

Beetles Baseball - Come watch Alexandria's amateur baseball team.
Address: 3015 Highway 29 South, Suite 4041, Alexandria, MN
Distance: 5 miles
Phone: 320-763-8151

Carlos Creek Winery – One of the largest vineyards and orchards in Minnesota. They produce over 20 varieties, many of which are award winners. The tasting room is open year round and free tours are available. The winery has several events throughout the year including the popular Grape Stomp & Fall festival in September, and Applefest in mid-October. In winter, enjoy cross-country skiing and dog sled rides on Saturdays.
Address: 6693 Cty. Rd. 34 NW, Alexandria
Distance: 8 miles
Phone: 320-846-5443

Central Lakes Bike Trail
Address: Big Ole Central Park Access, 1 block north of junction Broadway and 3rd Avenue
Distance: 4 miles

Douglas County Historical Society – The home of US Senator Knute Nelson beautifully restored and open to the public. It features a unique collection of Native American arts and crafts, as well as exhibits on pioneer life, historic buildings and military history.
Address: 1219 Nokomis Street, Alexandria
Distance: 4 miles
Phone: 320-762-0382

Erickson’s Petting Zoo – This 94-year-old farmsteads’ big red barn is home to a variety of farm animals and birds. Open Memorial Weekend thru Labor Day. Corn Maze over Halloween is a haunting good time.
Address: West of Osakis off Highway 27, 11890 Hope Rd. SE, Osakis
Distance: 15 miles
Phone: 320-762-0184

Garden Center Lanes – The ideal activity for rainy days or the cooler months. Alexandria has one of the largest most modern lanes from here to the West Coast. Home of the Northwest’s largest Handicap and Prize Fund Tournament.
Address: 115 30th Ave E, Alexandria
Distance: 2.5 miles
Phone: 320-763-6565

Glacial Ridge State Park - Located near Glenwood. From the town of Starbuck, go 3 miles south on Highway 29, then 2 miles south on County Road 41.
Address: 25022 County Road 41, Starbuck
Distance: 25 miles
Phone: 320-239-2860

Golf Courses

Alexandria Golf Club – Home of the Resorter’s Golf Tournament. Features some of the finest amateur golfers in the nation. Past winners include PGA professional and hometown golfer, Tom Lehman.
Address: 2300 N Nokomis NE, Alexandria
Phone: 320-763-3605

Arrowwood Golf
Address: 2100 Arrowwood Ln. NW, Alexandria
Phone: 320-762-1124

Geneva Golf Club
Address: 4181 Geneva golf club Dr., Alexandria
Phone: 320-762-7089

Hardwood Hills Golf Course
Address: 8446 cty. Rd. 27 SW, Alexandria
Phone: 320-886-1400

Lake Miltona Golf Club
Address: 3868 Cty. Rd. 5 NE, Alexandria
Phone: 320-852-7078

Minnewaska Golf Club
Address: Golf Course Road, Glenwood
Phone: 320-634-3680

Peters Sunset Beach Golf
Address: 20000 S Lakeshore Dr., Glenwood
Phone: 320-634-4501

Pine Ridge Public Golf Course
Address: 13955 Cty. Rd. 16 NW, Evansville
Phone: 320-834-4028

Red Rock Golf Course
Address: 5167 Cty. Rd. 25 SW, Hoffman
Phone: 320-986-2342

Indoor Rock Climbing – The New Heights Climbing Wall at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria features modular climbing holds, nine top rope systems, three lead climb routes and a rappel ledge as well as hand and finger cracks areas, a chimney climb and a stepped overhead climbing area, all indoors under the supervision of climbing instructors.
Address: 605 Birch Ave, Alexandria
Distance: 6 miles
Phone: 320-763-3680

Inspiration Peak Overlook – Rising 400’ above the surrounding terrain, “The Peak” is one of the highest points in Minnesota. Sinclair Lewis called the view from the top “one of the most spectacular sights in the state”.
Address: Northwest of Urbank, MN
Distance: 25 miles
Phone: 320-852-7200

Shop Historic Downtown Alexandria – This is a charming shopping district with unique specialty stores and several restaurants. With two shopping centers, strip malls and retail stores of all sizes, the community offers the variety of larger metropolitan areas without the traffic congestion.

Lake Carlos State Park – offers visitors a nice swimming beach and picnic area. A permit is required to enter the park.
Address: 2601 County Road 38 Northeast, Carlos
Distance: 14 miles
Phone: 320-852-7200

Midway Theatre – Multiple movie theatre offering a wide schedule including matinees and evening showings. Call the number below for show times.
Address: 2910 South Broadway, Alexandria
Distance: 2 miles
Phone: 320-763-4500

Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum – This museum is all about Minnesota’s love of the lakes. Exhibits include classic wood boats, grand hotel and resort history, fishing memorabilia, the new history of Chris-Craft exhibit and more. Open Mid-May to Mid-October.
Address: 205 3rd Ave W, Alexandria
Distance: 4.5 miles
Phone: 320-759-1114

Public Swimming Beaches – Spend a day at the beach...

• City Park Beach is located on Lake Henry. Turn left off of Highway 29 north onto County Road 42 then turn left onto City Park Road.
• Lake Le Homme Dieu Beach is north of Alexandria on Highway 29 just past the city limits. The beach is also accessible by a paved off road bycle path that connects the city neighborhoods south of the lake.
• Lake Latoka Beach is located on the north shore of Lake Latoka. Travel west of Alexandria on County Road 82. Turn south (left) onto county road 90 and then west (right) onto Latoka Beach Road.
• Lake Osakis Beach is located on the Southeast corner of the lake. Take Highway 27 east of Osakis and turn left at Lake Street. Take the next right onto East Lake Street.
• Lake Carlos State Park is 10 miles north of Alexandria on Highway 29. It offers visitors a nice swimming beach and picnic area. A permit is required to enter the park.
• Lake Minnewaska Beach is located in Glenwood on Lakeshore Drive just west of the new Lakeside Ballroom.

Runestone Museum and Fort Alexandria – Visit the controversial “Runestone”. Features a collection of Native American artifacts, period displays and historic photographs. Outdoors, Fort Alexandria features a general store, school, church and other displays. Take a short walk down the street and have your picture taken with “Big Ole” at Big Ole Central Park. Big Ole comes alive on Memorial Day weekend when the public is invited to breakfast with Big Ole.
Address: 206 Broadway St., Alexandria
Distance: 3.5 miles
Phone: 320-763-3160

Theatre L’Homme – Offers quality summer stock theatre to the Alexandria area since 1961 and is celebrating is 50th season in 2010. TLHD, partnering with premier Minnesota professional theatres, will present five fabulous comedies and musicals.
Address: 1875 Cty. Rd. 120 NE, Alexandria
Distance: 6 miles
Phone: 320-846-3150

Viking Plaza Mall - The Vikings Plaza mall offers stores for any shopper and will fulfill your hunger needs as well.
Address: 3015 Highway 29 South, Alexandria
Distance: 2 miles
Phone: 320-763-9209
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 10am - 9pm, Saturday from 10am - 6pm and Sunday from 11am - 5pm

Wissota Racing - Fun for all ages, dirt track races every summer weekend.
Address: Viking Speedway, 700 Cedar Street, Alexandria
Distance: 8 miles
Phone: 320-762-1559

Quick Area Guide

• Beaches
• Fishing
• Golf
• Theatres
• Restaurants
• Shopping
• Skiing/Hiking/Biking
• On-site Snowmobile Trail access
• Museums
• State Parks