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indexHit the golf course ................5Garage sale for bargains ......5Motorcycle the lakes ............5Snoop for antiques ...............5Try a campground .................5Bowl a strike.........................5Enjoy a AAAA play................6Try a new hobby....................6Be a volunteer.......................6Shop historic downtown.......7Picnic Park Osagi ..................7Theatre L’Homme Dieu .........7Buy a used book....................8Savor some pie & coffee ......8Attend an auction .................8Explore a boat show .............9Tap to the band fest..............9Get informed.........................9Drive a go-kart ....................10Hone your marksmanship ...10Adopt a four-legged friend ..10Rent a pontoon ...................10Try geocaching ....................11Attend a concert .................11Visit a petting zoo ...............11Bait your hook and fish.......11Enjoy a free concert ............12Learn scuba diving..............12Walk to points of interest...12Snowmobile the trails ........12Tube the river ......................12Take the Polar Plunge .........13Shop a ‘niche’ boutique......13Spend time with pooch.......13Feed the ducks....................13Try bowfishing ....................13Golf guide ......................14-16Paint a landscape ...............17Buy farm fresh ....................17

Tour maritime museum.......17Hunt game birds .................17Attend radio theater ...........17Throw some disc golf .........17Step back to the 40s...........18Smile for family portrait .....18Ski cross country.................18Throw a softball..................19Bike or blade on the trail ....19Pick fresh berries ................19Immerse in local art ............20Scream for ice cream..........20Ski a local resort .................20Skateboard a ramp .............21Attend Boats & BBQ ...........21Simulate your swing...........21Downhill sled......................22Become a beach bum .........22Rev your engine ..................22Enter a fish tournament......22Don your cowboy hat ..........22Ice skate on the pond .........22Dining guide ..................23-25Cheer on a hockey team .....27Spend day at the park.........27Take in a ballgame..............27Rent personal watercraft....27Take in a movie ...................27Worship outdoors ...............27Experience fine dining ........28Splash at waterpark ...........28Explore state park ...............28Show your patriotism .........28Step back in history ............28Kick up your heels...............28Rent a family bike...............29Tour ‘silk stocking’ area ......29Visit Runestone Park...........29Kayak Lake Agnes...............29Cheer on a race car.............29Tour manufacturing.............29

Sample local wines ............30Tour historic home ..............30Head to the mall ................30Climb Inspiration Peak........31Make ice cream ..................31Rent a movie.......................31Write name in runic ............31Build an igloo......................34Attend summer festival ......34Learn at Terrace Garden .....34Find Lady of the Hills ..........34Visit Spruce Hill ..................34Drive around lakes..............35Pick out a good book...........35Take tour of gardens ...........35Cheer on demo derby..........35Socialize at bazaar..............35Watch the go-karts .............35Dance/sing karaoke............36Become an avid hunter .......36Watch snowmobiles ...........36Peruse Art in the Park .........36Go to the fair.......................36

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Snoop the antique shops

4The Alexandria area offers an abundanceof antique shopping opportunities. Shop-pers can spend hours snooping throughantique stores for something specific.

Chances are good you’ll come across a must-havetreasure to take home. Local antique store ownersoffer a wealth of knowledge if you have questions.

Relax at an area campground

5Whether you’re rolling up in an RV or your tent isrolled up in a backpack, the lakes area offers everythingyou’ll need for campground comforts. Any of the 11 locallyowned campgrounds are a great choice for a weekend of

fun, and Lake Carlos State Park is a closer-to-nature choice that’sstill close to town.

Bowl a strike

6An evening of bowling is a great way to have fun. Set upthe bumpers for the kids or spend a night in competitionwith friends. The local lanes provide plenty of options forboth the serious and recreational bowlers.

Hit the golf course

1Do you love to golf? Here’s your chance! Home toprofessional and top amateur golfers alike, DouglasCounty has some of the premier public and semi-public courses to be found in Minnesota. With sig-

nature holes, breathtaking views of the lakes and rollinghills, and nine courses to choose from, you’re sure to find acourse just made for you.

Garage sale for bargains

2Go garage saling. Nearly every weekend in the lakesarea you’ll find garage sale signs sprouting from streetcorners. Stop by and check out the deals – you neverknow what you’ll find! Here are some tips for successful

garage saling: Check out the garage sale ads in the Friday issues of the Echo Press; circle thesales that are on your must-stop list; map out your route; bring dollar bills and change; andmost importantly, get there early!

Bike around the lakes

3Take a motorcycle ride around the lakes. There are about300 lakes in Douglas County and a motorcycle ridearound any of them will make for a scenic trip.During your ride, be sure to stop in at a local

café for lunch. Rev up your engine and hit the road –there’s plenty to check out from the seat of a bike.

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Sit back and enjoy a play

7Check out the local talent on stage at the Alexandria AreaArts Association in downtown Alexandria. The AAAApresents four productions a year – fall, Christmas, winterand spring. All are comprised of local talent in the cast

and crew. There are also several other productions and concerts held atAAAA Theatre throughout the year.

Try a new hobby

8Take a Community Education class. District 206 Commu-nity Education offers programs, classes and other learningopportunities for residents of all ages, inter-ests and abilities. Classes are held

throughout school district facilities all year.

Be a volunteer

9Volunteer at the Douglas County Out-reach Food Shelf, Lakes Area Hu-mane Society or Habitat forHumanity of Douglas County. What

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Shop historic downtown

10Make a day of it – shopping and lunching atthe unique stores of downtown Alexan-dria. The variety of shops is awesome –

everything from funky handbags and clothes to an-tiques and books. Plus, the downtown dining choicesare as unique as the shopping! You’ll have a hardtime deciding on one. You may want to return againand again to check out everthing downtown Alexan-dria has to offer.

Picnic at Park Osagi

11Have a picnic at Park Osagi along the south-ern shore of Lake Osakis. The park is locatedon Lake Street and it’s easy to get to. Once

you’re there, there’s lots to do: check out the playground, fish-ing, picnic shelters, basketball court, shady spots to sit and openarea for games. A restroom is also on site.

Attend Theatre L’Homme Dieu

12 Attend a play at Theatre L’Homme Dieu in Alexandria. For50 years, TLHD has contributed to the vibrancy and allureof the lakes area by presenting exceptional and entertain-

ing theater. Five productions are set this summer, including TripleEspresso; Proof; Guys on Ice; Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; and Power Balladz.


Enjoy a second hand book

13Visit the Used Book Store at the Douglas County Li-brary. The Friends of the Library hold a hugely success-ful used book sale every year, and now, they have

opened up shop in the library to sell used book treasures year-round. Stop by, bring cash and it’s guaranteed you’ll walk out with

several books to dig into.

Savor some pie and coffee

14Need a jolt of java and a cup of conversation? Thereare hometown cafes withhome-baked pies, branded

coffee shops, and restaurants ga-lore in Douglas County to meetand indulge in a chat session,a piece of pie and a cup ofcoffee.

Attendan auction

15Attend an estateauction. It’s aunique experience to

score a deal on a wide variety of uniquetreasures – everything from vintage knick-knacks

to classic furniture and so much more.

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Explore a boat show

16Visit the Chain of Lakes Classic Boat Show.On July 9, the Minnesota Lakes MaritimeMuseum presents a stunning display of

classic boats right where they belong – floating in alocal lake! Take a closer look at the boats of yesteryearall spiffed up and shiny and on display. Often the boatowners are nearby and you’ll have a chance to learn moreabout each boat’s story. The show is held at Arrowwood

Resort and Conference Center on Lake Darling.

Tap your toes to bands

17Attend the Vikingland Band Festi-val, featuring the Midwest’s finest highschool marching bands. Founded in 1985, the

event is a highlight of the summer parade marching season. In the past 26years it has drawn 84 different bands from seven states, two Canadian

provinces and Norway. In 2011, the 27th annual parade is set for Sunday,June 26 at 1:30 p.m. on Broadway.

Get informed of local happenings

18Grab a copy of the Echo Press or Osakis Review and pull up a chair at one ofmany local coffee shops. Not only will you read about the community’s local hap-penings, you can strike up a conversation with the group seated next to you –

we’re friendly around here. Plus, we guarantee you’ll get a great cup of coffee with small-town hospitality anywhere you go.


Drive a go-kart andmake a splash

19Have some fun at a local amusement park.From go-karts and bumper boats to mini golfand batting cages, amusement parks offer

plenty of fun throughout the summer months. The manyactivities at these parks provide hours of entertainmentfor all ages.

Hone your marksmanship

20Hone your marksmanship at a shootingpark. The local shooting parks offer plentyof opportunity for those looking to sharpen

their aim before hunting season or just have fun on the range.Short or tall, young or old, everyone has the chance to succeed

in the shooting sports with a little practice.

Adopt a four-legged friend

21Find a friend at the Lakes AreaHumane Society. Thereare many four-legged

friends waiting to move in to a lov-ing home. Stop by the local hu-

mane society to tour the facilityand meet dogs and cats that will

be happy to meet you and melt yourheart.

Rent a pontoon andtour a lake

22There are several places across the county thatoffer pontoon rentals. Launch your rented ‘toonon one of the area lakes with your friends and fam-

ily, pack a lunch and cooler and get set for a day of sun and water.Boat rentals allow everyone the chance to enjoy a float in a boat.

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Try geocaching

23Try geocaching at Lake Carlos StatePark. Geocaching is the recreationalactivity of hunting for a hidden ob-

ject with the use of GPS coordinates. Lake CarlosState Park offers hands-on training that will helpyou participate in Minnesota’s statewide Geo-caching Wildlife Safari. The class is June 18 from1-2 p.m. Learn more about geocaching opportuni-ties at the Minnesota DNR website.

Attend a concert

24Attend a series of high quality concertsthrough the Central Lakes Concert Associa-tion. CLCA, formed in 1983, sponsors six con-

certs a year for season ticket holders from September to April.Members can attend all the concerts in Alexandria, plus concerts infive nearby communities for $35 per member.

Visit a petting zoo!

25Pygmy goats and kids, sheep, miniature horses andmules, miniature zebu cows, llamas, potbelly pigs, rab-bits, ducks, chickens, geese, peacocks and pheasants.

Where can you find all this variety? At the next best thing tograndpa’s farm – a petting zoo. You can visit the local petting zoo

any time of the year and even get a chance for a little hands-onexperience.

Bait your hook andcatch a fish

26There might not be a more popular activity inthe Alexandria lakes area than getting on alake for a day of fishing. From panfish to Min-

nesota’s favorite big-game species of muskie, walleyes andnorthern pike, area lakes have every kind of fish an angler is look-

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Take ascuba diving class

28Douglas County lakes aregood for more than just fish-ing. They also offer a great opportu-

nity for those looking to explore what’s below the surface. TheAlexandria area has PADI instructors who offer courses for thoselooking to become scuba certified.

Walk to points of interest

29Walk and explore Alexandria and Osakis. The ActiveLiving Douglas County group cre-ated walking maps of Alexan-

dria and Osakis and they’re available in thearea free of charge. Pick one up, lace up your

walking shoes and explore the historic sitesand points of interest in these towns.

Snowmobilethe trails

30A snowmobiler’s para-dise awaits you in Dou-glas County. Filled with

spectacular views along trails that travelthrough flatlands and heavily wooded

hills, snowmobilers are also treatedto the sight of abundant wildlife. The

Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA) maintainsthe 370 miles of trails that connect every com-munity within the county, so food, gas, serv-ices and accommodations are always nearby.

Float down the river

31Float down the Long PrairieRiver on a tube. This is theperfect way to spend a lazy

summer afternoon. Load up the inner tubesand a cooler and jump in the slow-movingriver with friends and family for a memo-rable summer adventure.

Enjoy a free summer concert

27Enjoy free summer concerts on the DouglasCounty Courthouse lawn on Thursdays at 7p.m. beginning May 26 for 15 weeks. They

are put on by the Red Willow Arts Coalition. There arealso six to eight free family events at Alexandria City Parkin the summer, sponsored by the Douglas County BuildingConnection Early Childhood Initiative.


Spend time with your pooch

34Spend some quality time withyour pooch at a spot made justfor them – the local dog

park! Studies show that 65 percentof dogs are overweight. So get

them – and yourself – off thecouch and head to Pooch Play-

land for some quality time.

Feed the ducks

35Feed the ducks atNoonan Park. This is afun family event that

will delight your kids or grandkids… and the ducks!Bring pieces of bread and scatter them on the groundfor the ducks and geese to devour. The kids willsqueal with excitement when dozens of ducks waddleand swim their way over to the bread buffet.

Try your hand at bowfishing

36This sport has taken off over the past coupleyears. It is cheap and easy to equip an old ornew bow with all the accessories you need to

hunt for rough fish that all the local lakes have. The best time tobowfish is in the spring when the fish are spawning in the shallow waternear shore.

Take the Polar Plunge!

32During frigid February, people plungeinto a lake on purpose! The Polar BearPlunge is an annual fundraiser for Spe-

cial Olympics Minnesota. This year, 263 people tookthe plunge and raised $48,500 for Special Olympics.The event draws a great crowd every year. Thinkingabout taking the plunge? Watch for registration de-tails later this year.

Shop a ‘niche’ boutique

33If you’re looking for something specialand a little out of the ordinary, visit aspecialized boutique in the lakes area.

There are several shops that offer items like tuxe-dos, lefse, bikes and more. The areas downtown

are the best places to shop for somethingunique!

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Hunt for game birds

40Sportsmen who can’t get enough timein the field do not have to wait untilfall to chase game birds in the area.

Local game farms provide hunting opportuni-ties for upland birds for months after the

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Attend a live radiotheater taping

41 Attend a live taping of aradio theater performance atLakes Area Theatre. Shows are

performed before a live studio audience, recorded andplayed on the radio. Live performances are Fridays at 7 p.m. On-air performances can be heard on KXRA 1490 AM on Sundays at12:30 p.m. and through a live stream on the website, www.kxra.com.

Throw a game of disc golf

42Disc golf is a great way to spend an afternoon outside withfriends and family. A new 18-hole course was opened lastsummer right behind the Alexandria YMCA. The course offers

a variety of challenges for players of every talent level.

Paint the landscapes

37Set up your easel, gather your paints and paint oneof the many beautiful landscapes Douglas Countyhas to offer. No matter what your artistic style is,

artwork is a wonderfully unique way to capture a memorablemoment. There are galleries in the area where you

may have the opportunity to display your work.

Buy fresh from the farm

38Check out the Farmers’ Market. FromMay to October an assortment of localspecialties, fruits, organic food, meats, baked goods and

vegetables are available at Big Ole Central Park in Alexandria. Hours areSaturdays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 3 to 6

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Tour the maritime museum

39Tour the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, which celebrates thearea’s lake traditions and legacies. It is dedicated to the preservationof antique and classic watercraft, resort memorabilia and sporting

equipment used on Minnesota lakes. The museum is located on 3rd StreetWest in downtown Alexandria. The season runs from May 15 to Octo-ber 15.


Step back in time to the 1940s

43Attend the Greatest Generation Day at Chandler Field inAlexandria on June 11. The Douglas County Historical Societypresents the WWII themed event each June. The day features

WWII re-enactors, vintage aircraft displays, music, food and drink, andmore. Gates open at noon, with a Hangar Dance taking place from 6 to

9 p.m. Dress in period costume if you wish!

Smile for a family portrait

44Have a family portrait taken. There are severalprofessional photographers in the area. Do youwant a photo on the dock? Maybe a casual shot

of all the grandchildren giggling? Making the ef-fort to get your family in one spot and allspiffed-up for photos will make for a long-

lasting memory that will be treasuredforever.

Ski cross country

45Cross country ski by lanternlight at Lake Carlos StatePark. The family-friendly event

provides an opportunity to walk, hike, ski or snowshoe on trailsilluminated by candles. Park visitors can then warm up around afire and have a hot drink.

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Whether you want to play or watch, thereare plenty of opportunities to do both inDouglas County.

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47Spend an after-noon biking, walk-ing or rollerblading

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49Visit a local art gallery. Dou-glas County offers lots of op-portunities to enjoy art in

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50Do youscream forice cream?

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Ski a local resort

51Love the outdoors? Then headto Douglas County’s local skiresort and get your fill of

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52Those who want to hone theirskateboarding skills can hit upthe Alexandria skate park. The

park, located on Fillmore Street, is free tovisit and offers a variety of ramps and pipesfor boarders of every talent level.

Attend Boats,Blues and BBQ

53Attend the annual Boats, Bluesand BBQ event on Saturday,August 6 at the Minnesota

Lakes Maritime Museum. The event is a sum-mer celebration and fundraiser for the mu-seum. It includes a barbecue dinner anddessert, an evening of blues music and asilent auction and raffles.

Simulate your golfswing

54Get yourswings in at agolf simulator.

Golfers don’t have to wait forsunny weather to get out onthe course anymore. Golfsimulators are available in

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Enter a fishing tournament

58Enter a fishing tournament. Many localtournaments and some fishing toursfrom all over the country offer a chance

to compete for fun or nice prizes against other com-petitive anglers. The Ice Fishing Challenge is one ofthe biggest tournaments held here each year. Almost2,200 anglers hit the ice on Lake Agnes for the 2011event looking for a chance at a big payday.

Don your cowboy hat andtry a horseback ride

59Spend the day horsebackriding. Local stables canprovide you with a horse and

scenic trails and you can take a leisurely, relax-ing ride through the countryside.

Ice skate on the pond

60 Spend an afternoon iceskating at Noonan Park, locatedat Nokomis Street and 10th Avenue in Alexandria. Therink is regularly maintained, has a warming house and is

well lit for night skating. The park is usually open around December 20 orwhen there is 8 inches of ice. There is no charge to skate.

Downhill sled at the park

55Go sledding at Kensington Runestone Park. Openevery day from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., the park has a to-boggan hill and warming house. Take Highway 27

west of Alexandria about 13 miles and turn left onCounty Road 103 for 1 mile.

Become a beach bum

56Spend a lazy day at the beach.Douglas County has three lifeguard-staffedbeaches on Lake L’Homme Dieu, Lake Latoka

and Lake Osakis. There are also public beaches not staffedby lifeguards, including City Park Beach on Lake Henry, Ro-tary Beach on Lake L’Homme Dieu, ChippewaCounty Park Beach on Lake Chippewa andLake Carlos State Park Beach.

Rev your engine

57Attend the Vintage Car Clubcar show and swap meet.The Vintage Car Club, formed

in 1969, is a group of enthusiasts who share an interestin vintage automobiles. Its 23rd annual car show and swap meet is set forSunday, June 26 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. It typically fea-tures 125 to 175 vehicles.


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Rent a personal watercraft

64Rent a personal watercraft and splash aroundan area lake. You don’t have to own your ownto have fun on the lakes! Rentals are available

for everyone. Try it for a day or make a weekend out of viewingthe lake from a new vantage point!

Take in a movie

65Who doesn’t love a great film on the big screen? Thelocal movie theater offers nine theaters and the most up-to-date movie options. A perfect activity for a day when the

weather is frightful, or when you just need to sit back and do nothing but beentertained.

Worship in the great outdoors

66Attend an outdoor worship service. From Memorial Daythrough Labor Day, outdoor services are held Sundays at10:30 a.m. at Lake Carlos State Park and 11 a.m. at

Alexandria City Park. The natural setting provides the perfect way for you tofind your inner peace and spirituality.

Cheer on a hockey team

61Hockey enthusiasts are in luck. Alexandria is home to the Bliz-zard, a team that boasts some of the nation’s best collegiatehopefuls on ice. As a member of the North American Hockey

League (NAHL), the Blizzard team showcases young players and allowsthem to develop into outstanding collegiate and professional players.

Fast and furious, you’re never far away from the action at a Blizzardhockey game, so check out the team at the Runestone CommunityCenter.

Spend the day at the park

62Spend the day at Chippewa Park near Brandon. Locatedright between two lakes – Little Chippewa and Devils –this beautiful, shady county park offers a perfect oasis on

a hot summer day.

Take in a baseball game

63America’s pastime is alive and well in Douglas County!Along with the dozens of youth and ama-teur teams, Alexandria is home to

the Beetles, a summer team comprised of top collegeplayers from around the nation. You never know when you

might see the next Major League Baseball player in action.After all, the Beetles have had several players drafted by theMLB. You might even spy one of Major League Baseball’sgreats, such as pitcher Goose Gossage, former MinnesotaTwins Frank Viola, Gary Serum, Dan Gladden and RonCoomer, all whom have visited historic Knute NelsonMemorial Park as special guests.



Show your patriotism

70Take in a fireworks display on the 4th of July. Spec-tacular fireworks shows can be found in Alexandria,Osakis and Evansville. There’s also some great 4th of

July boat parades held on area lakes. Fun for all ages!

Step back in history

71Spend a day back in history at the Evansville HistoricalFoundation. Check out the log cabin, dug-outhouse, original school house and replica pio-

neer church, as well as the thousands of historical artifactson display throughout all of the buildings. The little townis big on history. It will be worth the trip!

Kick up your heels

72Kick up your heels at a summerstreet dance. Lots of communi-ties in the area have summer

festivals, many of which include a good oldstreet dance! Some of the best bands and DJsaround showcase their talent at these popularevents.

Experience fine dining

67Dine at one of Douglas County’s local fine-dining estab-lishments. There is no shortage of these, and all offersomething unique that you won’t want to miss! Stick

around town and try out one of the many options, or unwind by taking ascenic drive to an out-of-the-way restaurant. You won’t be sorry!

Make a splash indoors

68If you’ve got water fun on your mind but the weather justwon’t cooperate, don’t despair! Tons of fun await you atthe local 38,000-square-foot indoor water park featuring

a four-story slide that twists and turns, lazy river and 500-gallon splashbucket!

Explore Lake Carlos State Park

69Visit Lake Carlos State Park. Sculpted by ancient gla-ciers, this 1,231-acre park contains a tamarack bog,marshes, woodland ponds and lakes. One third of Min-

nesota’s 80 mammals and more than 150 species of birds inhabit thepark. Thte park is a perfect setting for camping, hiking,

swimming, canoeing and just exploring all naturehas to offer.

Kayak Lake Agnes

76Rent a kayak and paddle aroundLake Agnes. Located at the heartof Alexandria, this little lake was

named in honor of the girlfriend of one of thetown’s earliest settlers, William Kinkead.

Cheer on a race car

77Attend a stock car race at the localhalf-mile dirt track. Auto racing has beengoing on at this track since the 1950s.

Every Saturday night from May through August the rumble ofthe WISSOTA-sanctioned stock cars and the cheering fans can beheard!

Tour a manufacturing facility

78Tour an area manufacturing facility. Douglas County is amanufacturing mecca, and many of the industries are morethan happy to open their doors and show you what they do!

Ride a bicycle built for two...or more!

73Try something new, like a bicycle built fortwo, or maybe four! Local establishmentshave bike rentals of all kinds. What could

be more fun than pedaling along side-by-side withfriends or family members in a four-seater um-

brella bike?

Tour ‘Silk Stocking’District

74Take a guided tour of Alexandria’shistoric “Silk Stocking” District. Learnabout the architecture of the historic

homes in one of the prestigious neighborhoods ofAlexandria’s past, as well as about the residents of

those homes and their ties to the city’s history.

Visit Runestone Park

75Visit Runestone Park nearKensington and seewhere the famous

Kensington Runestone was discovered! Besidessome great historical displays, the park features picnic ta-bles, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms,drinking water, a softball field, horseshoe pit, volley-ball court, playground, hiking trails and a heatedbuilding with kitchen facilities.


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Sample local wines

79Yes, Minnesota truly is “wine country!” Check out a local wineryand learn more about wine making in Minnesota. Not only canyou get a tour of the vineyards and orchards and get to enjoy

some samples, but there are lots of activities and events to take part in as well.It’s a great way to spend an afternoon with friends.

Tour the Knute Nelson house

80Tour the historic Knute Nelson house and visit theDouglas County Historical Society. Organized in1976, the mission of the society is to discover, pre-

serve and disseminate the history of the county and its people. Andwhat better place to do that from than the historic home of one ofthe town’s most famous residents, Knute Nelson? Nelson served inpublic office for more than 50 years. His home wasbuilt in 1874 and was listed on the National Reg-

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Head to the mall!

81Head to the shopping mall!There’s something for everyoneat the local mall. Of course

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Climb Inspiration Peak

82Climb Inspiration Peak and enjoy the view overlook-ing Douglas County. At 1,706 feet, it’s the highestpoint in the area and one of the tallest peaks

in Minnesota. It offers a captivating view any time of theyear. It is part of what is known as the Leaf Hills, which are

the greatest development of glacialmoraines in Minnesota.

Makehomemadeice cream

83Make some home-made ice cream. Ifyou’ve never tried it,

now is the time. It’s a fun family activ-ity, and the final product is better than anything you’ve

ever tasted!

Rent a movieand get cozy

84Rent a movie for a cozyevening in. Sometimes you just want to stay home, andthere’s nothing like renting an old movie classic, popping

up some popcorn and snuggling in with your loved ones for a quietevening.

Write your name in runic

85Learn to write your name in runic and see thefamed Kensington Runestone at the RunestoneMuseum in Alexandria. Decide for yourself – is

the controversial runestone real or is it a fake? While there, besure to step outside to visit the historic buildings in Fort Alexan-dria.

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Build an igloo

86Tired of building snowmen? Why not buildan igloo? Amaze your kids with yourbuilding know-how while teaching

them what could be a life-saving skill. It’s a great way tohave fun in the snow, which we seem to have plenty

of in this area!

Attend a summerfestival

87Attend a summer festival!Most of the communities inDouglas County celebrate sum-

mer with an annual festival – BrandonMidsummerfest, Miltona Tornado Days,

Evansville 4th of July Celebration, fes-tivals in Osakis, Kensington, Garfield,

Forada, Parkers Prairie...attend one orall! They all promise good food, fun pa-

rades, creative displays and good old-fash-ioned fun!


Learn at the terrace garden

88Check out the Terrace Learning Garden by the Dou-glas County Services Center. This garden is a laborof love, created and maintained by the Douglas

County Master Gardeners.

Find Our Lady of the Hills

89Take a drive through the country roads nearMillerville and visit Our Lady of the Hills.This shrine of the Virgin Mary was

erected by a local resident in response to answeredprayers for healing. The steel and cement statue stands 22feet tall and weighs 4,500 pounds.

Visit historic Spruce Hill

90Visit historic Spruce Hill Park and spend theday hiking the trails or having a family ballgame. This 97-acre park is located at the site

that was once the village of Spruce Hill. The village was vacatedin the early 20th century, but remnants of it are still evident todaythrough depressions in the ground and old building foundation pieces.The remains of an earthen dam constructed to power a sawmill arealso still visible in the landscape.


Cheer on the demo derby

94Are you a demolition derby fan? Then don’t missthe demo derbies held at the Viking Speedwayin Alexandria in mid-August during the county

fair. They promise lots of banging, slamming, scraping andfun!

Socialize at achurch bazaar

95For a great lunchand the best piearound, attend a

church bazaar. With more than 60churches in Douglas County,there’s no shortage of bazaars,complete with food, intricate crafts,bake sales, and lots of other treasures.

Watch go-kart races

96Check out the miniature racing ac-tion at the weekly go-kart races held Fri-day nights all summer long at the Douglas

County Fairgrounds. These youngsters will wow you withtheir driving expertise and amaze you with their speed!

Drive around the lakes

91Grab a map and take a scenic drive around thecounty’s 300 lakes. Yes, it will take more than a day ifyou want to drive around them all!

Pick out a good book

92Pick up a good book at a local bookstore orthe library and head to a shady spot under atree and read the day away. Ahhhh, summer

in Minnesota!

Take the tourof gardens

93Take time to smell theroses…and the peoniesand the daisies and the

petunias… during the Tour of Gardens spon-sored by the Douglas County Master Gardeners! Held

every July, this tour features about six local gardens, and isdefinitely a must-do for anyone who enjoys the beauty of a well kept gar-den.


Peruse Art in the Park

100Art in the Park is one event youwon’t want to miss! Held eachJuly, the event is sponsored

by the Alexandria Area Arts Association and fea-tures local and regional artists displaying theirwares at Alexandria City Park. There is also avariety of music and food. This year’s event isset for July 30 and 31.

Go to the fair

101Attend the greatDouglas County get-to-gether – the county fair!

This year’s event is set for August 18-21 atthe county fairgrounds in Alexandria. Comefor the exhibits, the food, the rides, the social-izing, the food, the performances, the stock carraces, the demolition derbies, the food, the com-mercial displays, the animals, and of course, the food!

Dance and sing karaoke

97Spend an evening “on the town.” Douglas Countyfeatures lots of night life options for the nightowls. Many local establishments feature karaoke,

bands or deejays, pool or dart tournaments and more. If an eveningout is what you’re looking for, we’ve got lots of options for you.

Become an avid hunter

98Douglas County is a hunter’s paradise. Fromducks, geese, pheasants, grouse and turkey todeer and coyotes…there’s plenty of game to

satisfy the avid hunters.

Watch vintagesnowmobilesrace

99Check out theVOLS vintagesnowmobile

races held every January on LakeOsakis. This event features multiple

classes of vintage snowmobiles.

&Timeless Treasures

Unique Boutiques

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320-762-8990 • 517 Broadway, Alexandria

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A Fun Shop! Multi-antique dealers, offering two fl oors of quality

antiques and collectibles!

320-859-3200Open Daily May 14 – October 23,

10am-5pm. Air conditioned comfort!

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ANTIQUES OSAKIS

26 West Main

Tours Daily at 1 & 3

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Open 7 Days a Week ~ Tours ~ Tasting ~ Live Music

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Est. 1955

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Osakis is a growing community of 1,615 people located in both Douglas and Todd counties in

west central Minnesota.Osakis is located on the south end of

Lake Osakis, a 6,300 acre fi shing and recreation area. Lake Osakis is rated as one of the best fi shing lakes in the state, featuring walleye, northern, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie and sunfi sh.

Visitors to the community will fi nd a variety of recreational opportuni-ties, including resort lodging, gift and

antique shops, restaurants and family attractions.

Osakis is also the beginning of the Central Lakes Trail, a 55-mile paved biking and walking trail that runs through Nelson, Alexandria, Garfi eld, Brandon, Evansville, and on to Fergus Falls and connects to the Lake Wobe-gon Trail that runs from Osakis to St. Joseph making it the longest paved trail system in the state.

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EventsMayMemorial Day Parade & Service

JuneRally for the Cure Golf Tourna-

mentOsakis 5K RunLions’ Walleye

Fishing TournamentOsakis Festival

July4th of July FireworksRoddin’ Round the Lake

Car ShowCelebrity Auction

Osakis City-Wide Garage SalesFlower Pots & Garden StopsParish Festival

AugustDouglas County Fair,

AlexandriaOsakis Silverstreak

Golf Classic

SeptemberSportsmen’s Club Corn FeedQuilts Along the Trail

OctoberChristmas BoutiqueCommunity Halloween Party

NovemberHoliday BazaarCommunity Thanksgiving Dinner

DecemberSanta Day

JanuaryVOLS Twin 100/50 Mile

Snowmobile Race

FebruaryOld-Fashioned Sunday

Afternoon Musicale

MarchIce Tee Golf Tournament

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MayMemorial Day Parade & Service

uneally for the Cure Golf Tourna-mentsakis 5K Runions’ Walleye Fishing Tournament

Ossakis City-Wide Garage SalesFlower Pots & Garden Stopsower Pots & Garden StopsParish Festival

AugustDouglas County Fair,

AlexandriaOsakis Silverstreak

Golf Classic

NovemberHoliday BazaarHoliday BazaarCommunity Thanksgiving Dinner

DecemberSanta Day

JanuaryVOLS Twin 100/50 Mile

Snowmobile Race

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