Amusements

• Casey's Amusement Park
  1305 Nokomis Street • Alexandria, MN 56308
  320-763-7576
  This amusement park features go carts, a one-fourth-mile bridged track, bumper boats, miniature golf, water wars, batting cages, and picnic areas.   map

• Go Fore Fun 'N Golf
  4304 Dakota Street • Alexandria, MN 56308
  320-763-5191
  The whole family will enjoy miniature golf, go carts, kiddy carts, a driving range, and much more at this amusement park.   map

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Knute Nelson House (circa 1872)
  1219 Nokomis Street • Alexandria, MN 56308
  320-762-0382
  Built by ex-Minnesota governor and longtime United States Senator Knute Nelson, this beautiful home is filled with many artifacts and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• Fort Alexandria
  206 Broadway • Alexandria, MN 56308
  320-763-3160
  A replica of the original fort built in 1862 in order to provide protection from the Sioux Indian uprising, this historic site includes a log general store, a log cabin, a log church, an 1885 school house, and a large agricultural building with exhibits. more...  map

Libraries & Research Centers

• Douglas County Historical Society
  1219 Nokomis Street • Alexandria, MN 56308
  320-762-0382
  This historical society provides a family research library with extensive genealogy resources, as well as historical resources for those interested in the history of Douglas County and Minnesota.  map

• Douglas County Public Library
  216 Seventh Avenue • Alexandria, MN 56308
  320-762-3014
  This library features a collection of over 70,000 books, newspapers, periodicals, art prints, cassettes, videos, and other reference and research materials.  more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Runestone Museum
  206 Broadway • Alexandria, MN 56308
  320-763-3160
  This museum tells the story and history of the Kensington Runestone, as well as presents exhibits and artifacts that elucidate the history of the Vikings, the history of the early immigrants to the area, the history of Alexandria, Norse adventures and legends, a Native American exhibit, a wildlife exhibit, a memorial gun exhibit, and a plethora of other mini exhibits that can easily fill an entire day with interesting exploration.  more...  map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

• Carlos Creek Winery
  6693 County Road 34 • Alexandria, MN 56308
  320-846-5443
  Home to the largest grape vineyard in Minnesota, this winery features an orchard of over 6,000 apple trees and one of the state’s largest purebred Arabian horse facilities. Daily tours, that include wine tasting, are offered.  more...  map