Alexandria Area

Alexandria Area
Resorts and Lodging

 

The Alexandria area boasts over 300 lakes, hundreds of miles of trails, public beaches, parks and byways. Visit these resorts and lodges to make Alexandria your next Minnesota vacation destination! Come for pristine lakes, unbeatable fishing, world class golf, history and arts, and more. There is adventure for all ages.

Betsy Ross Resort
Alexandria, MN
320-834-2562
Open All year
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A quiet family resort located on a calm, protected bay on beauitful Lake Ida with 4400 acres of fantastic fishing, recreation, and gorgeous sunsets. Betsy Ross Resort has been a destination for families and fishermen for generations with traditional lakeside cabins and modern vacation homes.

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Betsy Ross Resort
4.3
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Cottages, Vacation Homes, Family Reunion Lodge
Availability 
  • Waterpark bouncer
  • waterslide
  • Kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, paddleboat
  • Volleyball, soccer, basketball and playground
  • Boat and pontoon rentals available.
On Lake Ida
On-Site Facilites:

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  • 8 lakeside cottages
  • 2 new – 4 bedroom vacation homes
  • 5 bedroom family reunion lodge
  • store with groceries, bait, gas, treats, laundry, wireless internet access.
  • Golf
  • Winery
  • Restaurants
  • Central Lakes Bike Trail
  • Carlos Creek Winery
  • Golf
  • Viking Speedway
  • Antique shops
  • Amusement park
  • Snowmobile trail
Contact Information: 3791 Betsy Road Road NW. Alexandria, MN 56308 320-834-2562

Shady Rest Resort & Campground
Villard, MN
888-706-0422
Open May – Sept
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A family run resort only 2 hours from Minneapolis, offering a wonderful destination for families and friends to get together at the lake.
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Shady Rest Resort and Campground
4.4
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Cabins, RV Camping, Tent Sites
  • Two playgrounds
  • 2 tennis courts
  • Safe sandy beach with a slide
  • Swim raft
  • Sun deck
  • Great lake for swimming, water skiing and fishing
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Shuffle board
  • Horse shoes
  • Pontoon and boat rentals
  • Game room
On Lake Amelia
On-Site Facilities:

  • 12 superb cabins that are more like vacation homes, all with a/c and their own fire rings looking out over lake Amelia.
  • Also 20 overnight RV sites
  • Seasonal sites
  • A convenience store
  • Bait and tackle shop
  • Free wireless internet
Nearby Facilities:

  • 6 golf courses within 20 minutes
  • Bike trails
  • Antique shops
  • Alexandria and Glenwood shopping
  • Wonderful restaurants
  • Historical museums
  • Maritime museum
  • Hundreds of lakes
  • Carlos Creek Winery
  • Golfing
  • Winery tours
  • Amusement park with go carting and mini golf
  • Indoor water park
  • Biking
Contact Information:
16953 – 142nd Street
Villard, MN 56385
1-320-554-2017 or 1-888-706-0422

2100 Arrowwood Lane NW.
Alexandria,MN 56308
Call:1-866-FUN-LAND
Open All Year
Arrowwood

An award-winning year-round resort featuring a variety of family fun recreation and multiple meeting options. Stay at Arrowwood, where it’s just more fun!

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Lakeview rooms, Suites, 3 & 4 bedroom townhomes
Specials
Big Splash indoor waterpark, Darling Reflections Spa, 18-hole championship Atikwa golf course, full-service marina, snow center, 18-hole executive putting course, indoor tennis center, sand volleyball courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, fitness center.
On Lake Darling
On-Site Facilites: 2100 Chophouse featuring steaks, Friday night pasta bar, and Sunday Brunch. Outdoor Deck bar with weekly live entertainment, Rafter’s Lounge, Darling Reflections Spa, 28,800 square feet of meeting space, 200 guestrooms, 16 townhome units.
Nearby Facilities: Unique downtown shopping with antiques and specialty shops, maritime museum, amusement park, bowling alley, snow skiing.
Central Lake Trail, DATA Trail, Chain of Lakes, Carlos State Park, Viking Speedway, Carlos Creek Wintery, fishing, boating, Beetles baseball, Blizzard hockey.
Contact Information: 2100 Arrowwood Lane NW. Alexandria, MN 56308 320-762-1124 or 1-866-FUN-LAND

17857 Lake St. E.
Osakis, MN 56360
Call:1-320-859-2175
Open May 1 – Oct. 1

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Linwood has something to keep everyone busy. On the premises we have a swim raft, sun dock on the water, sand volleyball, outdoor pool, table tennis, playground, and horseshoes. Nearby, in the community of Osakis, you will find great shopping, golf, restaurants, and more….

Let us do the yard work and maintenance and you enjoy fishing and relaxing. Seasonal cabins available on Lake Osakis.

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5 Seasonal cabins available and camping as well.
Availability 
  • Playground
  • Sand volleyball
  • Horseshoes
  • Children’s lawn games
  • Outdoor pool
  • 9 hole mini golf
  • Outdoor ping pong table
On Lake Osakis
On-Site Facilities:
  • 5 cabins
  • 2 campsites
  • Boat lifts
  • Launch service
  • Fish cleaning house
  • Shower house
  • Coin laundry
  • Gas, oil available on site
Nearby Facilities: Golf, Shopping.
Central Lakes Bike Trail.
Contact Information:
17857 Lake St. E.
Osakis, MN 56360
1-320-859-2175

1327 W. Lake Cowdry Rd. NW
Alexandria, MN 56308
Call:320-763-5011
Open mid May – August
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A small well kept family resort offering a relaxing atmosphere. Close to all the area has to offer.

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2,3,4 bedroom housekeeping cabins
  • 8 lake front cabins w/AC safe sandy beach
  • volley ball
  • water tramp
  • central lakes walking and bike trail
  • floating the Amazon
On Lake Cowdry
On-Site Facilities:
  • Small store
  • fish cleaning
  • laundry
  • pontoon boat & motor rental
  • wireless internet
Nearby Facilities
  • Golfing
  • Dining
  • Shopping
  • Antiques
  • Craft stores
  • Beatles baseball
  • Viking Speedway
  • Carlos Creek Winery
  • Go-carts
  • County fair
  • YMCA
Contact Information:
1327 W. Lake Cowdry Rd. NW
Alexandria, MN 56308
320-763-5011