ATTRACTIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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