Explore Alexandria MN

06/19/2026

From biking and fishing to burgers and brews, here are a few ideas for spending Father’s Day weekend in Alexandria:

🚴 Bike the trails at Lake Carlos State Park
🎣 Stock up on bait and tackle at Christopherson’s before hitting the lake
⛳ Play a round at Geneva Golf Club
🧢 Pick up a new hat at The Dashery
🍔 Enjoy a Big Ole-style burger on the Longtrees patio
🍻 Sip a craft lager at 22 Northmen Brewing Company
🏎️ Race go-karts and play mini golf at Casey's Amusement Park
🎶 Take in Music in the Gardens at Legacy of The Lakes Museum

For even more things to do, visit explorealex.com.

06/15/2026

We heard someone is having a birthday. 🇺🇸🎉

Join us in celebrating like it’s 1776 at the Star Storm Fireworks Show at Arrowwood Resort. Enjoy live music, fireworks and fun at one of Alexandria’s most beloved Independence Day traditions.

🔗 explorealex.com/event/star-storm-fireworks-show

06/13/2026

Saturday is Minnesota Free Park Day 🌊🌲🥾

Head to Lake Carlos State Park with the fam — hike the trails, relax on the beach, get out on the water, and savor the beauty of lake country.

Vehicle permit fees are waived all day on June 13.

06/11/2026

"This championship brings thousands of visitors to Alexandria and provides an incredible opportunity to showcase our community. We are proud to welcome student athletes and their families from across Minnesota and look forward to sharing everything that makes Alexandria a great place to visit, work and live." — Jean Bowman, executive director of marketing for Explore Alexandria.

Nearly 8,000 students are set to participate over the course of the nine-day event

06/11/2026

To the nearly 30,000 student athletes, coaches, families and friends visiting for the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League Championship — welcome to Alexandria 🌊🌲☀️

Between rounds, we hope you can take some time to enjoy lake country. From lakes and trails to museums, shopping, dining and family-friendly activities, there’s always something to explore. We’ve rounded up a few local favorites on the blog.

🔗 explorealex.com/trapshoot

06/03/2026

There’s nothing better than a lake country summer ☀️

Whether you're in town for a weekend or the entire season, we've rounded up 25 ways to savor summer in Alexandria, including:

🎶 Enjoy live music at Summer Sounds by Brophy
🛶 Paddle across a lake at sunrise
🚴 Bike the Central Lakes State Trail
🍕 Enjoy lakeside pizza at Zorbaz
🧘 Join a Wellness Club class at Carlos Creek Winery
⛳ Tee off on the Chain of Links Golf Trail
🥁 Watch the Vikingland Band Festival parade
✈️ Attend Wings Over Alexandria
🏓 Play pickleball at City Park

Check out the full Lake Country Summer Bucket List
👉 explorealex.com/lake-country-summer-bucket-list

06/02/2026

What does Explore Alexandria do? ✨

Executive Director of Marketing Jean Bowman sits down with Alexandria Area High School student Aili Schultz to talk about how Explore Alexandria welcomes visitors and helps them discover all the great things to see and do in the area.

Stop by and visit us at The Hub on Broadway, Alexandria’s new visitor and resource center located at 203 Broadway St.

05/28/2026

Summer evenings on the courthouse lawn are back 🎶🌳☀️

The first Red Willow Arts Coalition Summer Concert Series of the season kicks off tonight in Downtown Alexandria. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, gather with friends and family, and enjoy an evening of free live music on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn.

Concerts begin at 7 p.m. See the full summer lineup and details: https://explorealex.com/listing/red-willow-arts-concerts-on-the-courthouse-lawn

05/27/2026

Because 90° calls for a cold bevvy ☀️

Majik Dragon is a go-to, but we’ve never met a Nice Juicery smoothie or juice we didn’t like.

05/26/2026

Come visit us at The Hub on Broadway, Alexandria’s new visitor and resource center located at 203 Broadway St.

We’re excited to be part of this shared space with community partners including the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, Alexandria Economic Development Authority, Alexandria Township and Hometown Planning.

A special thank you to Alexandria Area High School student Aili Schultz for creating this video. ✨