Welcome to the Alexandria Lakes Area! Located only a couple hours northwest of the Twin Cities on I-94, Alexandria is perfect for family vacations, weekend getaways & business meetings.
Alexandria is a year round vacation destination offering a wide selection of bed & breakfasts, hotels, resorts & campgrounds. As a regional hub, visitors enjoy a large shopping center, specialty shops, fine restaurants, historic downtown Alexandria & Carlos Creek Winery, an award-winning vintner.
Our lakes are top producers offering some of the best multi-species fishing in the Midwest. Cyclists, walkers & anyone who wants to get a little closer to nature enjoys the paved Central Lakes Trail. In the winter months, the trail becomes part of a 500-mile groomed snowmobile trail system.
Visitors comment how welcome they feel, & how much they enjoy the relaxing lifestyle.