Alexandria (pop. 8,800) features more than four hundred lakes offering fishing and boating opportunities. Cross-country and downhill skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing are offered in the winter.
The Big Splash Water Park in Alexandria features 4-story slides that take you on a journey inside and outside the waterpark, "Lazy River" floating inner tube ride, tropical whirlpool spa, lily pad waterwalk, basketball shoot out, children's play fort with water blasters, and the "Calypso Cabana" the 500 gallon splash bucket!
Address: Big Splash, 2100 Arrowwood Lane NW, Alexandria, MN 56308, United States
Phone: 1 (320) 762-1124, Fax: 1 (320) 762-0133
Tips: Reduced admission Mon to Thurs. Times vary.
Facilities: On-site accomodations, Restaurant or food service
The Douglas County Historical Society is housed in the Alexandria home of Knute Nelson who was a former Minnesota governor and US Senator. This turn-of-the-20th C home has many of the original furnishings and also serves as a family research facility.