Location: Alexandria
Top Things to do in Alexandria
Top 8 Things to do Good for Kids in Alexandria, Minnesota (MN)
Alexandria is a city and the county seat of Douglas County, Minnesota. First settled in 1858, it was named after brothers Alexander and William Kinkead from Maryland. The form of the name alludes to Alexandria, Egypt, a center of learning and civilization.
Restaurants in Alexandria
1. Country Blossom Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Country Blossom Farm is an apple orchard loaded with fun things to do all fall long. We have a 7 acre corn maze, corn pit, bouncy pillow, pedal cart track, bazooka ball, and more. The whole family will enjoy the trip. We are famous for our take and bake pies, and delicious savory hand pies for lunch. Our gift shop has something for everyone with a flaire for the country. We are open seasonally from mid-August through mid-November.
Reviewed By Love2travelMpls
My husband and I were here last night for their flashlight corn maze event. When I suggested to my husband he just kinda looked at me...like yea right. Soooo much fun (even the husband)! It was great to see families out having some fun and laughing after a number of items being canceled this year because of COVID-19. The gift shop has some very nice items. The bakery items we tried were very good. The apple cookie, the raspberry white chocolate (our favorite) cookie and an apple bar.
2. Legacy of the Lakes Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Closed for the Season. The Legacy of The Lakes Museum and Gardens celebrates the shared memories and experience of Minnesota lake life and preserves that legacy for future generations. Discover classic boats, grand hotel and resort history, fishing memorabilia and much more. The Legacy Gardens, on the Museum's campus, showcases beautiful landscaping, water features, walking paths, gazebos, and quiet alcoves. Select Friday nights in the summer offer live music performed in the gardens. See website for more details.
Reviewed By prairiefoxMn_Usa
A nice history of the region with a great collection of vintage boats, motors, and fishing lures. The outside garden was beautiful and peaceful.
3. Escape Room Alexandria
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
Escape Room Alexandria creates real-life escape adventure games for friends or strangers to experience a new type of interactive entertainment! Explore themed rooms, find clues & solve logic and analytical puzzles to escape. We offer availability to play normally on Tuesday & Friday evenings, and all day Saturdays by appointment only. To book your reservations, please visit our website and navigate to 'Book Tickets' to secure your game date & time with us! If you are interested in a special event/party booking or a corporate team building session that are outside our normal available hours, please give us a call and we can help you schedule that.
Reviewed By kimberlyf862 - Grey Eagle, United States
My family and I did the Bank Heist Room and had an absolute blast! Our game master was super friendly and very welcoming, and the room was spectacular! Highly recommend you check this place out!
4. Runestone Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
Rated a Gem “must-see” point of interest by AAA. This kid-friendly museum has a Scavenger Hunt for the young and young at heart! Our most famous artifact is the Kensington Runestone and its mysterious runic message. Was it carved in 1362? Recent laboratory and linguistic analysis of the stone suggests yes! But even as more supporting evidence of its authenticity is revealed, controversy continues to swirl around this internationally renowned artifact. Visit the museum, see the Runestone and learn its story…then decide for yourself. The Runestone Museum also features pioneer displays, a wildlife exhibit, a World War II living room with 1940’s music playing, a children’s discovery area and special limited time exhibits. The museum’s Native American exhibit garnered national attention when our rare 1920s Ojibwe jingle dress appeared in the American Indian Art magazine. There is now a decorated full sized Tipi in the Native American camp diorama. Fort Alexandria is a delightful collection of restored buildings from 1868 to 1910 that includes a furnished township school, pioneer church, log home, and stage stop. The large Annex has many displays, including a 40 foot replica Viking ship and a huge 1906 steam tractor. The third annual History Live! in Fort Alexandria will be Fri. and Sat. June 23 - 24, 2017. Enjoy live historic reenactments from the Fur Trade, Pioneer, and Civil War eras, kid’s activities and family fun. Check the museum website for dates and admission prices. The museum is open year round.
Reviewed By K8047HMgeorged - Cleveland, United States
From the moment we walked in, it was a good visit. COVID-19 statement on the door and everyone following the rules made my wife and I feel safe. You can use your phone for a guide tour. It really helped us understand many of the exhibits. If you do not know that much about the history of Alexandria and the Runestone, this trip is a must. And across the street, a giant Viking. Does it get any better?
5. Central Lakes Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
6. Casey’s Amusement Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By 986alyssah - Hector, United States
Fun mini golf courses with lots of nice landscaping. I think the owner was working and was super nice and friendly. The whole park is clean and well taken care of. We were here at dusk and a young employee came around with bug spray for everyone to use, we felt that was way above and beyond!!
7. Big Splash at Arrowwood Resort
8. Big Ole Viking Statue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By jeffal58 - Rochester, United States
Like so many other roadside attractions across the country Big Ole makes a great photo op. After going through the Runestone museum walk across the street to Big Ole or A good reason to stop and get out of the car and stretch. Worth the stop to snap a few pics.
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