- The list below includes 18 free or cheap things to do in or near Alexandria, Minnesota, including 16 different types of inexpensive activities like Recreation Centers, History Museums, Specialty Museums and Lake.
- From Central Lakes Trail to Lake Miltona, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Alexandria and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sauk Centre.
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Norse history, artifacts, and the country’s biggest viking are all on display for educational purposes at this museum
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Running for 55 miles, the Central Lakes Trail it is suited for walking, jogging, bicycle riding, and in the winter season snowmobiling. It is connected to other two trails, totaling 130 miles.
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Minnesota's Lake Miltona lies in Alexandria and spans over 5724 acres. It is an important fish hatching site seeded with sport fish and managed by the state's parks department. Its most abundant fish species include Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie and Muskellunge.
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Spanning 1,800-acres of land, Lake De Homme Dieu is a lake that supports fish such as Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Northern Pike, and Largemouth Bass. The lake is stocked with walleye fish that vary in age.
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Big Ole Viking Statue was built in 1965 and it is the symbol of a local belief that this area was visited by the legendary Norsemen in 1362. It is 28 feet tall.
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With Big Ole exhibited just outside, the Runestone Museum exhibits the Kensington Runestone, which was dated back to 1362. It has a collection of artifacts and photos which depicts the life of the pioneers.
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8 collections are exhibited at the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, including in here a 5,000 square feet hall dedicated to the history of Chris-Craft. Boats, pictures, and a fishing gallery are also exhibited in here. It has a gift shop.
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1219 Nokomis Street, Alexandria, MN 56308
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Formed in 1976, the Douglas County Historical Society focuses on enhancing awareness and appreciation of the area's history and culture. The society facilitates visitors' historical and genealogical research, and maintains sites of historic interest.
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Alexandria, Minnesota is home to the Kensington Runestone, a large rock slab covered in Norse runes. The Runestone's true age and origins are topics of hot debate among anthropologists and geologists. Many believe that the stone was crafted in the mid-19th century and planted as a hoax.
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The Mt Carmel Family Camp is a non-profit corporation that features a retreat and conference center, elderversity, a summer camp, and daily texts. The conference center is available for weddings and receptions.
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A movie theater with nine screens, Midway Mall Cinema 9 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers 3D movies, a party room and a full-service snack bar with food and drinks.