Bike around town
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Grab a bike and explore all that Alexandria and Douglas County have to offer! The beautiful scenery will take your breath away and, with the bike lanes available, your travels will be even safer!
Enjoy a picnic!
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Take in nature’s beauty by spending time with your family by picnicking. Pick up family favorites, then head to your favorite park or lake place and enjoy!
Spend a day at a museum
Get in shape
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Attend an arts festival
Try quilting!
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Now is the time to join a gym, hire a trainer or buy that exercise equipment and use it! Don’t put it off any longer.
place to shop.
Whether you are looking for a gift or the perfect piece to accent your home, an arts and crafts festival is the perfect
Join in for the Polar Plunge
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Every February, people jump into a frigid lake on purpose! The Polar Bear Plunge is an annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota.
See historic displays about Indians, Vikings, wildlife and early homesteaders. Let the kids get a glimpse into what life was like “back in the day.”
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Love quilts? Join a local quilters’ group, stop by and check out quilts made by locals at the area quilt shows, or take a
Tour a distillery
Yes, you can find one of those in Douglas County too! Not every community can claim that.
Froggie fun
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Frogs are a sign of a healthy ecosystem and these little hoppers are plentiful in Minnesota. Can you name the different types of frogs in this area?
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