Alexandria, Minnesota travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Alexandria is a town in Northwestern Minnesota.

3 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Alexandria

Alexandria Blizzard

Enjoy an ice-hockey game at the Runestone Community Center. The Blizzard plays in the North American Tier III hockey league.

Douglas County Historical Society

Legacy of The Lakes Museum

Runestone Museum

Big Splash Minnesota Indoor Waterpark

Large indoor water park. Boasting three 4-story waterslides, a lazy river, and a younger kid splash area, anyone can have fun at this waterpark.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 1°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Fargo)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
STC Saint Cloud Regional Airport, Saint Cloud — 68 mi away. Directions
BRD Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, Brainerd — 70 mi away. Directions
MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 126 mi away (major hub). Directions

Interstate 94 and Minnesota State Routes 27 and 29 go through Alexandria.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Douglas County Historical Society, Runestone Museum, Legacy of The Lakes Museum
Lunch Travelers Inn
Afternoon Alexandria Blizzard, Big Splash Minnesota Indoor Waterpark
Dinner Lure Lakebar

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Map

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Understand

Alexandria was first settled in 1858. It was named for brothers Alexander and William Kinkead.

Get in

By car

Interstate 94 and Minnesota State Routes 27 and 29 go through Alexandria.

By bus

Jefferson Lines buses stop at a rest stop on the outskirts of Alexandria, at 3181 Evergreen Ln.

Get around

Rainbow Rider provides local bus service.

See

See Douglas County Historical Society

📍 1219 Nokomis St🕒 Mon-Fri 9AM-3PM☎ +1 320 762-0382

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See Legacy of The Lakes Museum (Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum)

📍 205 3rd Ave W🕒 May 15-Oct 15 Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-4PM; closed rest of year💲 $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students 5-17, $15 families☎ +1 320 759-1114

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