- TripBuzz found 23 things to do with kids in or near Sauk Centre, Minnesota, including 16 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Alexandria.
- From Sauk Lake to Batter Up, the Sauk Centre area offers 25 different types of family activities, including: Historic Sites, Hiking Trails, Theaters and Lake.
- Sauk Centre is a small town in central Minnesota and the birthplace of famous author Sinclair Lewis. Covering just over four square miles of land, the charming area has much to offer to those visiting. Home to two lakes, water recreation is a popular pastime, as is strolling the downtown shopping district, enjoying a ghost hunt tour or golfing.
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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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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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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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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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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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The Main Street Theatre is a movie theater that strives to offer an affordable movie viewing experience to its guests. The theater offers many different specials, including bargain nights and matinee pricing.
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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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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.
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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.