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    Tons of Winter Fun in Alexandria

    A winter getaway to the Alexandria Lakes Area may be just what you need to get out and explore! Enjoy the great outdoors with lots of winter fun including downhill skiing, snowmobile trails, fat tire biking, snowshoeing, ice fishing and more!
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      Photo by John Magnoski

      A winter getaway to the Alexandria Lakes Area may be just what you need to get out and explore this winter! Enjoy the great outdoors with lots of winter fun including downhill skiing, 368 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, ski or snowshoe area park trails, groomed park trails for fat biking, 300-plus lakes for fishing, and much more.

      Andes Tower Hills features 16 downhill ski runs, three chairlifts, a magic carpet lift, terrain park, four tubing runs, and 20 kilometers of cross-country ski trails. There are equipment rentals and lessons available on site. This is a winter-fun hotspot for experience levels from beginner to expert. Make a weekend of it and take advantage of their 2-for-1 weekend special.

      There are also snowmobile trails galore. When snow conditions are good, enjoy 368 miles of groomed snowmobile trails in west central Minnesota’s Hardwood Hills and River Prairie landscapes. Dotted with numerous lakes, Douglas County’s DATA Trails offer a combination of open flatlands and heavily wooded, often hilly riding. Snowmobilers often comment on the spectacular views afforded by many scenic locations and abundant wildlife they encounter while riding.

      Photo by James Feist

      Be active and get some fresh air at Alexandria’s area parks.

      Snowshoe or hike across the winter landscapes, or take advantage of specially groomed trails for cross-country skiing and fat tire biking. For cross-country skiing, numerous groomed trails are available at Lake Carlos State Park, Kensington Runestone Park, Spruce Hill Park, and Andes Tower Hills, where equipment rentals are also offered.

      Don’t stop pedaling just because it’s winter! Fat tire biking is a great way to keep your wheels turning year around. The groomed fat tire trails at Kensington Runestone Park will get you into beautiful wooded landscapes. The trails at Lake Brophy Park wind around numerous hills and offer glorious open views at the tops overlooking multiple lakes.

      Photo by John Magnoski

      After the outdoor fun, visit a local winery, brewery, or distillery and hit the restaurants to enjoy the comforts of great local food. A winter getaway to the Alexandria Lakes Area has tons of outdoor winter fun and lots of cozy accommodations.

       

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