Does the beginning of spring always leave you wishing for one more run on the slopes? Andes Tower Hills is the perfect cure for the end of winter blues! Andes Tower Hills offers fun for the whole family and all levels of expertise, with 15 downhill runs ranging from easy to difficult, a tubing hill, and cross-country trails. No snow? No problem! Andes creates its own snow and aims to be open through the end of March, temperature permitting.
If you can’t wait for the snow to melt and are ready to welcome sunshine and spring blooms, come celebrate spring in Alexandria. While Carlos Creek Winery is open year-round offering live music, theatre, and other popular events such as Grape Stomp each September, their annual Awake the Grapes Vineyard Run is a spring tradition runners of all ages can enjoy. Scheduled for Sunday, May 25 this year, the race offers scenic 5k and 10k courses through the winery vineyards on a variety of paved, gravel, and cross-country terrain and all participants receive a drink ticket for a beverage of their choice. Sizzle Food Truck, Stoke Pizza Kitchen, and 22 Northmen Brewing Company are also located on-site and provide a delicious assortment of specially crafted pizzas, burgers, and other savory menu options for runners and spectators alike.
Early spring might still be too cold for playing in the lakes and enjoying the beach, but you can bring the whole family to Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center and enjoy Big Splash Indoor Waterpark’s water slides and lazy river. For a more relaxed approach to spring, Arrowwood’s Darling Reflections Spa provides a full menu of services to relax and refresh the mind and body. From facials and body services to massages and manicures, your time at the spa will help you say goodbye to winter and welcome spring feeling revitalized!
With more than 300 lakes in the Alexandria area, it is the perfect place to kick off the fishing season. From crappies to walleyes, bass to muskies, and so many more species, the question isn’t if you will catch a fish, it’s which fish and how many! If angling isn’t your thing, enjoy shopping downtown Alexandria’s many unique boutiques on Governor’s Fishing Opener weekend May 9-11 and find special deals, in-store promotions, and more. Peruse books, antiques, men’s and women’s fashions, home décor, gifts, and more, then grab lunch or dinner at Copper Trail Brewing Company, The Garden Bar, or The Depot Smokehouse & Tavern, located in Alexandria’s historic 1907 train depot.
Indoors or outdoors, snow or thaw, Alexandria is your destination for adventure, rejuvenation, or exploration. Visit explorealex.com to begin planning or to request your complimentary visitors guide.
