Central Lakes Trail

Puzzle it out! 75 Are you good with puzzles? Why not try your hand at live puzzle solving rooms, using your talents to discover and solve clues, find hints and build strategy.

Hit the race track 76 Dirt track racing is always exciting, be it at the go-kart level or the full-size stock cars that reach speeds of over 100 miles per hour. It’s a great family outing sure to excite all ages.

Tube the Long Prairie River 77 Load up the air mattresses or inner tubes and a cooler, and jump in the slow-moving river with friends and family for a memorable summer adventure. It’s the perfect way to spend a lazy summer afternoon.

Join a running group 78 There are several groups in the local area, with members of all skill levels. Share your passion with others, or just have someone else give you that extra push to hit the pavement.

Take a getaway, close by! 79 Been wanting to get away but can’t find the time? Check into a hotel or resort right here in Douglas County for a mini getaway. Swim, relax and unwind, even if it’s just for a couple days.

Walk, bike or blade the Central Lakes Trail 80 The Central Lakes Trail is a paved trail that spans Douglas County, connecting the cities of Osakis, Nelson, Alexandria, Garfield, Brandon, Evansville and Melby and on to Fergus Falls. The trailhead in Alexandria is at the north end of Broadway in Big Ole Central Park.

Take your picture with Big Ole 81 This Viking statue stands tall and proud at the north end of Broadway in Alexandria. The 28-foot, four-ton statue has been looking over the community since 1965.

Kick back on the beach 82 Spend a relaxing day at the beach. Douglas County has three lifeguard-staffed beaches on lakes L’Homme Dieu, Lake Osakis and Latoka. There are also public beaches not staffed by lifeguards, including City Park Beach on Lake Henry, Rotary Beach on Lake L’Homme Dieu, Chippewa County Park Beach on Lake Chippewa and Lake Carlos State Park Beach.

Choose a fine dining destination 83 There is no shortage of great restaurants, and all offer something unique that you won’t want to miss. Satisfy your palate at one of the in-town options, or unwind by taking a scenic drive to an out-of-the-way restaurant.

Enjoy live radio 84 With live music, its own sound effects and lively actors, Lakes Area Radio Theatre records “old time” radio shows the second Friday of every month. Shows are family friendly and you can be a part of the audience.

Meet friends for a drink 85 Any excuse is a good excuse to get together. During the warmer days, meet at an outside deck bar, or cozy up to the bar inside on cooler weather days. There are many locations to choose from and many offer two-for-one specials or half-price appetizers.

View or enter a photography exhibit 86 There are lots of amateur photographers in the area who love to share their work and their passion. There are various photography exhibits held.

Explore in a kayak 87 With so many lakes, why not explore a few on a kayak? Not only do you get close to nature, it’s a great way to relieve stress as well as get in some exercise.

Play some bingo 88 There are several opportunities in the local area to try your luck at the ever popular game of bingo.