Your Winter Guide

Winter in Minnesota can be cold, but don't let that keep you inside. Venture outdoors to discover beautiful scenery and fun adventures. For those of you only looking for things to do indoors, there are museums, plays, and many fine shopping options.

Outdoor Activities & Equipment Rentals

If heading outdoors, enjoy Lake Carlos State Park, Kensington Rune Stone County Park, Andes Tower Hills, Spruce Hill County Park, Lake Brophy County Park, the D.A.T.A. Trails and more.

To rent winter equipment, from snowshoes to snowmobiles, contact the following providers:

Alexandria Public Schools

Rentals include cross country skis, ice fishing packages, snowshoes, snow tubes, sleds, and fat tire bikes

Andes Tower Hills

Rentals for snowboards, downhill and cross-country skiing, tubes and snowshoes.

Lake Carlos State Park

Snowshoe rentals.

Jake's Bikes

Fat tire bike rentals.

Arrowwood Resort

Snowmobiles and other outdoor activities.

Lake Darling Resort

Snowmobiles.

Ice Fishing Rentals

Ice houses.

Krick’s Property Service LLC

2018 Seven-Hole Ice Castle Fish House for rent. For details on its use, location and pricing, contact Nathan at (320) 527-3577.

Tyler Wolden Fishing

Ice house rentals.

Bold North Cellars

Snowshoes for use on site

Explore Winter

Alexandria is the hidden gem of central Minnesota. Check out all the activities and attractions below and discover your own way to Explore Alexandria!

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Little Big Ole Search Continues!

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Let the Outdoor Skating Begin

Every year the Alexandria City Park Department has to make the decision, is the ice safe enough to support skaters at Noonan Park, or not. ...
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Ride DATA Trails, Find Little Big Ole

Add some FUN to your winter snowmobile rides in the Alexandria Lakes Area. Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA) along with Explore Alexandria is excited to ...
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Fish Tip: Mid-Winter Jigging

https://youtu.be/xbGZZdFjUIU?si=uplyYVMnOfCrFatj Fishing the Midwest's Quick Tip #3 As we begin to get stronger ice, the fishing returns to area lakes. Fishing the Midwest host Mike ...

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