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View Nordic items at the Runestone Museum
Sample Copper Trail Craft Beer
Learn about Minnesota lake life at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum
Jog along the Central Lakes Trail
See a production at Theatre l'Homme Dieu (TLHD)
Visit Douglas County Historical Society
Have lunch at La Ferne
Order pizza at the Depot Express Restaurant and Saloon
Alexandria was settled in 1858 and incorporated as a city in 1909. Since its inception it has been a tourist magnet for visitors from Minneapolis. Part of its preserved heritage reflects this. The other major historical claim is that Vikings explored the area around the Middle Ages and left artifacts as proof. Alexandria lies on the 55-mile long stretch of the abandoned Burlington North Railroad track that has been paved and made into the Central Lakes Trail, ideal for cyclists, hikers and snowmobiles. Annual events include the Grape Stomp and the Vikingland Band Festival. Every season is distinct and has its attractions.
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