Area Travel - AmericInn® of Detroit Lakes, MN
Welcome to Beautiful Minnesota! Read about Detroit Lakes attractions and things to do during your stay:
Since 1871, as the Northern Pacific Railroad etched its way westward through Becker County, Detroit Lakes drew families here for vacations in Minnesota, during both winter and summer. We offer easy access to family friendly entertainment at the Detroit Lakes Mile Long City Beach, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center, nine Golf Courses, WE Fest Music Concert, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, Itasca State Park and Maplewood State Park. It's a short drive to the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minnesota. Find your favorite spot on the shore of one of the 412 lakes within a 25 mile radius of Detroit Lakes. Plan to stay awhile and come back often!
Area Attractions and Activities
Winter Wonderland - Over 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and public cross country ski trails. Watch annual sled dog races and snowmobile races. Try ice-house fishing for a great catch. The Polar Fest, an annual family event, with pageantry, golfing on the ice, Polar Plunge into Detroit Lake and fireworks, February 7-15, starts the calendar. Enjoy ice skating and hockey, both indoors and out.
Phone: 218-847-9202 or 800-542-3992
Historic Holmes Theatre - Live performances by local and international artists. Theatrical entertainment and musicals.
Distance: 1.0 miles west
Phone: 218-847-SHOW
Hours of Operation: Open Year Round
Annual Festival of Birds - Draws international attention to the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail from the Hamden Slough to the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, as well as, the extensive Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District of over 50,000 acres and more than 800 bird species.
Distance: 3 miles NW to 18 miles NE
Phone: 800-433-1888
Hours of Operation: May 14-17
Street Faire - Bring the family and shop the many booths of handmade crafts. Food court and entertainment, too.
Distance: 1.0 miles west
Phone: 218-847-9202
Hours of Operation: May 30-31
Arts & Crafts in the Park - The treasure hunter will enjoy a mix of handmade crafts, delightful art finds, exotic music, entertainment and ethnic foods in the shady outdoor park.
Distance: 1.0 miles west
Phone: 218-847-9202
Hours of Operation: July 27th
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge - Take a self-guided auto tour or hike, which includes 20 lakes, 3 rivers and thousands of marshes and woodland ponds. Observe over 250 birds, plus deer, black bear and moose. The center features an exhibit area, bookshop and auditorium.
Distance: 18 miles northeast
Phone: 218-847-2641 or 800-657-3775
Hours of Operation: Open year round
Fireworks, Carnivals and Fairs - Heat up summer with the White Earth Pow Wow June 13-15, followed shortly by the annual 4th of July Fireworks at the Mile Long City Beach. Take in the annual Northwest Water Carnival July 12-20, Family Jam July 13, Becker County Fair July 23-26, and the Pine Point Pow Wow August 9-10. Get your friends together and tube the Otter Tail River.
Phone: 218-847-9202 or 800-542-3992
26th Annual WE Fest Country Music Festival, Soo Pass Ranch - Home of the largest outdoor country music concert in the US. Country music greats take the stage every year and perform for a fantastic crowd of country fans! Enjoy a great festival of country music!
Distance: 5.0 miles south
Phone: 800-493-3378
Hours of Operation: August 6-8
The Annual Pine to Palm International Golf Tournament - This tournament is held at the Detroit Lakes Country Club Golf Course. Enjoy a variety of challenges at the nine golf courses near Detroit Lakes.
Distance: 5.0 miles south
Phone: 218-847-5790
Hours of Operation: August 10-16
Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion, Rollag, MN - Thousands travel to see and enjoy the Old Time Machinery in action, great food, wagon rides and a touring train, all of which, take them back in time!
Distance: 20.0 miles west and 15.0 miles south
Phone: 218-937-5404
Hours of Operation: September 4-7
Dick Beardsley 1/2 Marathon and 5K - Draws runners of national esteem along with local enthusiasts. Fall also triggers a migration to the woods of hunting enthusiasts for ducks, pheasant and deer.
Phone: 218-844-4221
Hours of Operation: September 12
