Lake Edward Resort

Cabins and RV Park on beautiful Lake Edward. Although our lake is best known for its walleye fishing, it also has an abundance of northern, crappie, sunfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass. A Family oriented resort with a kid friendly sandy beach that is shallow and clear with no dropoffs. Ask about FREE spring and fall pontoon fishing & lake tours. Guided pontoon tours and fishing available in the summer for a fee.

Lake Darling Resort

Lake Darling Resort, Alexandria’s newest luxury family resort offers must-see 4 and 5 bedroom villas coupled with beautiful beaches, sandy shoreline, indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and game room. The spacious villas range from 1,800 to 2,000 square feet, 3.5 or 4 bathrooms, full kitchen and dining rooms, a fireplace, screened porch, private patio and grill, granite counter tops and vanities, and prices families can afford.

Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center

State of the art recreation center including serpentine 102 foot waterslide, lap swimming, hot tub, wading pool, children's slide; 2 court basketball gym with running/walking track, weight room, aerobic room, community rooms, kitchenette and locker rooms.

Lake Country Scenic Byway

The headwaters of the Mississippi River in Itasca State Park are a Minnesota Mecca, but this lake-splashed area has loads of other worthy attractions, from lodges and resorts with inviting restaurants, to excellent bird watching, golfing, miles of hiking and biking trails, art galleries, music festivals and road-side diners.

Approximately 3 ½ hours north of the Twin Cities, the 88-mile Lake Country Scenic drive travels a segment of Minnesota's Pine to Prairie Birding Trail, and also connects three "anchor" towns: Walker, Park Rapids and Detroit Lakes.

Visit Lake City

Lake City, located next to Lake Pepin, the widest spot of the Mississippi River, is the birthplace of water-skiing, invented in 1922 by Ralph Samuelson. This location provides great parks for walking, swimming, and fishing as well as some of the best boating in the Midwest.

Lake City Historical Society

Lake City, Minnesota is homeland of the Dakhóta (Dakota) people and the birthplace of waterskiing. Visit mini-museums and displays in several locations downtown to learn about local history. The Lake City Historical Society maintains exhibit cases located in the historic hall (ballroom) on the second floor of City Hall. It is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. unless there is a meeting or election underway. There is a mini-museum about clamming on the first floor of the Lake Pepin Pearl Button Company shop.

Lake City Golf

Lake City Golf is a beautiful, challenging 18 hole golf course open to the public. It has been open since 1928. In July of 2000 we expanded to 18 challenging golf holes designed by Gill Miller Inc. that feature 9 new water hazards in addition to a meandering stream running through the finishing 3 holes that are a true test for even the most avid golfer. Only 4 holes are remaining from the old course.

Lake Carlos State Park

Sculpted by ancient glaciers, Lake Carlos State Park contains a tamarack bog, marshes, woodland ponds, and lakes. A variety of recreational activities revolve around the lake. Clear and deep, Lake Carlos offers visitors a perfect setting for swimming, fishing, boating, camping, hiking and horseback riding. In the winter, ski from the tamarack bog to a maple-basswood forest.

Lake Cafe at Arrowwood Resort

Delightful views of Lake Darling can be admired from the family-friendly Lake Café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; specializing in authentic regional dishes. Satisfy your appetite with our new and improved menu items in a relaxed and casual environment