Alexandria - Minnesota Lakes 2008 Visitors Guide - (Page 3)

SUMMER – Just Like Grandma’s “5K Race” Saturday, June 14th, 2008 in Osakis, Minnesota “Grandma’s” 5K run winds through Osakis with approximately 100 runners. Call 866-784-8941 for more information or registration forms. A Day in the Fort Fort Alexandria at the Runestone Museum comes alive in late June as Alexandria’s past is celebrated with food, pioneer re-enactors and music. This one-day event appeals to all age groups and is free to the public. through August at historic Knute Nelson Stadium in downtown Alexandria. Don’t miss this exciting Northwoods League play. Contact the Alexandria Beetles for schedules and ticket information. Spend A Day At The Beach • City Park Beach is located on Lake Henry. Turn left off of Highway 29 north onto County Road 42, then turn left onto City Park Road. • Lake Le Homme Dieu Beach is north of Alexandria on Highway 29 just past the city limits. The beach is also accessible by a paved off road bicycle path that connects the city neighborhoods south of the lake. • Lake Latoka Beach is located on the north shore of Lake Latoka. Travel west of Alexandria on County Road 82. Turn south (left) onto County Road 90 and then west (right) onto Latoka Beach Road. • Lake Osakis Beach is located on the Southeast corner of the lake. Take Highway 27 East of Osakis and turn left at Lake Street. Take the next right onto East Lake Street. • Lake Carlos State Park is 10 miles north of Alexandria on Highway 29 and offers visitors a nice swimming beach and picnic area. A permit is required to enter the park. • Lake Minnewaska Beach is located in Glenwood on Lakeshore Drive just west of the new Lakeside Ballroom. 4th of July Fireworks The Lakes Area celebrates Independence Day with several outstanding fireworks displays in Alexandria, Osakis and Glenwood. Check with your lodging facility or the Chamber of Commerce for times and locations. Vikingland Band Festival The Vikingland Band Festival is Minnesota’s largest marching band competition. On Sunday, June 29th thousands of spectators will line the downtown streets to cheer on their favorite bands as they compete for top honors. Over 2500 musicians competed for top honors in 2007. Saturday night before the Band Festival the public is invited to a special concert featuring some of Sunday’s marching bands and the Stabekk School Band from Oslo, Norway. For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce. Beetles Baseball It’s baseball the way it should be, close to the game and with a lot of fan participation. Featuring some of the finest collegiate players in the country, the Beetles play from June Alexandria Lakes Area 3 Call us @ 1-800-235-9441

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Welcome Table of Contents Seasonal Snapshots Motels, B&B's & Graphs Resort Graphs Campground Graph Community Profile Resort & Area Lakes Aaron Amelia Moses Villard Andrew Carlos Cowdry Darling Geneva Victoria Ida Le Homme Dieu Maple Mill Area Map Minnewaska Mary Miltona Osakis Pelican (Ashby) Reno Smith Central Lakes State Trail Winter Page Calendar of Events Golf Courses & Graph Area Dining Antiques & Specialty Gift Shops Lakes Area Services & Activities

Alexandria - Minnesota Lakes 2008 Visitors Guide

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