Alexandria
Alexandria is a town in Northwestern Minnesota.
Understand
[edit]Alexandria was first settled in 1858. It was named for brothers Alexander and William Kinkead.
Get in
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Map of Alexandria (Minnesota)
By car
[edit]Interstate 94 and Minnesota State Routes 27 and 29 go through Alexandria.
By bus
[edit]Jefferson Lines buses stop at a rest stop on the outskirts of Alexandria, at 3181 Evergreen Ln.
Get around
[edit]Rainbow Rider provides local bus service.
See
[edit]- 1 Douglas County Historical Society, 1219 Nokomis St, ☏ +1 320 762-0382. M-F 9AM-3PM.
- 2 Legacy of The Lakes Museum (Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum), 205 3rd Ave W, ☏ +1 320 759-1114. May 15-Oct 15 M-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su noon-4PM; closed rest of year. $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students 5-17, $15 families.
- 3 Runestone Museum, 206 Broadway, ☏ +1 320 763-3160. Summer: M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa 9AM-4PM, Su 11AM-4PM; Winter: M-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su closed.
Do
[edit]- 1 Alexandria Blizzard, 802 3rd Ave W, ☏ +1 320 763-4466, info@alexandriablizzard.com. See website for current season schedule. Enjoy an ice-hockey game at the Runestone Community Center. The Blizzard plays in the North American Tier III hockey league. $13 adult, $11 senior, $9 student; at door $15, cash only.
- 2 Big Splash Minnesota Indoor Waterpark, 2100 Arrowwood Ln (in Arrowwood Resort), ☏ +1 320 762-1124. Large indoor water park. Boasting three 4-story waterslides, a lazy river, and a younger kid splash area, anyone can have fun at this waterpark. M-Th all day $16, F Sa Su all day $21.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- 1 Lure Lakebar, 2800 N Nokomis St NE, ☏ +1 320-219-7755. Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-11PM. Caribbean.
- 2 Travelers Inn, 511 Broadway, ☏ +1 320 763-4000. M-Sa 6AM-8PM, Su 7AM-3PM.
- Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 4920 MN-29, Alexandria, MN 56308, (320) 763-6611.
Drink
[edit]- Pike & Pint Grill, 110 30th Ave W, Alexandria, MN 56308, (320) 763-7468.
- Downtown Liquor, 214 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN 56308, (320) 763-5404.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Arrowwood Resort, 2100 Arrowwood Ln NW, ☏ +1 320 762-1124, toll-free: +1 866-386-5263, fax: +1 320 762-0133.
- Hampton Inn and Suites, 2705 S Broadway St, Alexandria, MN 56308, (320) 763-3360.
- Best Western Inn and Suites, 508 Twin Blvd, Alexandria, MN 56308, (320) 762-5161.
Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]| Routes through Alexandria |
| Fargo ← Fergus Falls ← | W   E |
→ Sauk Centre → Minneapolis |