city in, and the county seat of, Douglas County, Minnesota, United States

Alexandria is a town in Northwestern Minnesota.

Understand

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

Get in

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Map of Alexandria (Minnesota)

By car

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

By bus

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

Get around

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Rainbow Rider provides local bus service.

  • 1 Alexandria Blizzard, 802 3rd Ave W, +1 320 763-4466, . See website for current season schedule. Enjoy an ice-hockey game at the Runestone Community Center. The Blizzard plays in the North American Tier III hockey league. $13 adult, $11 senior, $9 student; at door $15, cash only.    
  • 2 Big Splash Minnesota Indoor Waterpark, 2100 Arrowwood Ln (in Arrowwood Resort), +1 320 762-1124. 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. M-Th all day $16, F Sa Su all day $21.
  • 1 Lure Lakebar, 2800 N Nokomis St NE, +1 320-219-7755. Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-11PM. Caribbean.
  • 2 Travelers Inn, 511 Broadway, +1 320 763-4000. M-Sa 6AM-8PM, Su 7AM-3PM.
  • Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 4920 MN-29, Alexandria, MN 56308, (320) 763-6611.

Drink

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  • Pike & Pint Grill, 110 30th Ave W, Alexandria, MN 56308, (320) 763-7468.
  • Downtown Liquor, 214 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN 56308, (320) 763-5404.

Sleep

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  • 1 Arrowwood Resort, 2100 Arrowwood Ln NW, +1 320 762-1124, toll-free: +1 866-386-5263, fax: +1 320 762-0133.
  • Hampton Inn and Suites, 2705 S Broadway St, Alexandria, MN 56308, (320) 763-3360.
  • Best Western Inn and Suites, 508 Twin Blvd, Alexandria, MN 56308, (320) 762-5161.

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Routes through Alexandria
FargoFergus Falls  W    E  Sauk CentreMinneapolis



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