- 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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With two rinks of ice and many ice sport enthusiasts, Runestone Community Center is thriving with activity on any given day. The rink is home to local youth hockey teams and has amenities such as a warming room.
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Managed by the local community and school district, Lakes Area Recreation is a full service gym and workout facility featuring a weight room and aquatics section. Users can pay by the day or purchase season passes to gain access.
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The boyhood home of a Nobel prize-winning author is in Sinclair Lewis Avenue which is the inspiration of his most famous book, Main Street. Tours of the home of Sinclair Lewis are available to learn about the house, his family and his childhood.
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This Main Street is the downtown avenue that was depicted in Sinclair Lewis’ book, “Main Street.” Within this historical area, there are numerous specialty shops, restaurants and an old-fashioned movie theater.
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Forty-six miles long and 10-foot wide, the Lake Wobegon Trail runs from St. Joseph to Osakis. The trail has lots of shaded areas and is primarily used for hiking, biking, walking, running and inline skating.
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Located on more than 2,100 acres, Sauk Lake has a maximum depth of 61 feet. A popular fishing spot, the lake is stocked with a variety of fish, including Yellow Perch and Black Crappie.
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While small, Sinclair Lewis Park has a lot of activities for visitors. The park includes a playground, a sheltered picnic area and restrooms, as well as a bandstand that hosts free concerts.
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Visitors can enjoy self serve batting cages for baseball and softball at Batter Up. The baseball cages offers pitches at 40, 50, or 60 mph and the softball cages offer slow pitch.
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602 State Highway 210 East, Fergus Falls, MN
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Sitting on 330-acres of land, the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center is a nature preserve that includes 28-acres of wetlands and 3.5-miles of trails. The site also has a multi-purpose meeting room and several classrooms.
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Passing by several lakes and ponds, Otter Trail Scenic Byway spans well over 100 miles. The highway goes through many small towns offering a variety of attractions including a flour mill, state park and seasonal art fairs.