Viking Woods, Lakes & Arrowhead Shores
Three Museums make Hwy 10 a “10 “ This sample itinerary can be customized for anytime of the year. You’ll find it at coordinates C-8 & A-7 on the 2009 Annual Group Travel Map distributed in this issue of Itineraries Minnesota Magazine. DAY ONE 10 - 1:00 pm Begin your day in Perham, Minnesota at the ITOW (In Their Own Words) Museum. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to telling the stories of American Veterans “In Their Own Words” via Audio-visual exhibits and stunning documentaries. A deeply moving and inspirational tribute to our veterans, you will leave enriched and uplifted. Arrange for a special “mess kit” lunch, for an unforgettable experience. 1 – 1:30 pm Just a short drive up Hwy 10 is Detroit Lakes, chosen to be “Capital for a Day” as part of the state’s Sesquicentennial celebration. 1:30 – 3:00 pm Welcome to the Becker County Historical Museum, and a walk through history. Explore the county’s early history as expressed through Native American artifacts. Visit “Old Three Legs” the most famous wolf in Minnesota and learn about his reign of terror. Complete your tour at a display that highlights our service men and women from Civil War time to the Iraq conflict. A real treasure trove!
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3 - 4:00 pm Homemade pie and coffee at the Main Street Café. 4 – 5:30 pm Check in to the Detroit Lakes AmericInn Lodge and Suites with a warm welcome reception. 5:30 – 7:30 pm Dinner at The Speakeasy where you will feel you have gone back in time to a real 1920’s speakeasy, complete with costumed wait staff and wonderful Italian cuisine. Bootlegging optional! 7:30 – 10:00 pm Detroit Lakes offers a variety of entertainment, dictated by the time of your visit. Consider relaxing to live entertainment at the Historic Holmes Theater, or maybe a nostalgic band at The Pavilion on Big Detroit. Come during Water Carnival or the Becker Country Fair time, or treat your group to the White Earth Indian Pow Wow in June. 10:00 pm Back at the AmericInn there is “kid free” pool time where you can also relax in the large whirlpool or enjoy a dry steam after some laps in the pool. For simpler pleasures consider an ice cream bar in front of the lobby fireplace or a quiet game of checkers. DAY TWO 8 – 9:00 am Breakfast at the hotel includes waffles.
9 – 10:00 am Continue on Hwy 10 to Moorhead. 10 – 12:00 pm Once there, head over to the Clay County Museum, located within the Hjemkomst Center. This beautiful facility hosts a variety of special exhibits and events, and is home to the Hjemkomst Viking Ship, permanently housed in the center, and was built by Robert Asp and his family and sailed to Norway in 1984. 12 – 2:00 pm Experience an English Pub when you lunch at Ushers House with its amazing view of the Red River. 2 – 4:00 pm Highflying nostalgia waits at the Fargo Air Museum where planes really fly! Home to a world-class collection of WWII aircraft which include the only flying Super Corsair, a Japanese Zero, P-51 Mustangs, TBM Avenger, F 4U Corsair and more! Don’t miss the aviation film theatre and then browse the gift area for a souvenir. For more information or to customize this sample itinerary for your group contact your tour operator or Becker County Historical Society 218-847-2938, Clay County Historical Society 218-299-5520; Fargo Air Museum 701-293-8043 or ITOW Veterans Museum 218-346-7678.
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