Explore Alexandria MN

10/10/2026

Chasing the colors of fall 🍁😍

📍 Lake Carlos State Park
10/9/2026

10/10/2026

As the countdown continues, so does highlighting the participating restaurants for Restaurant Week 2026!

Today— D. MIKES! D Mike's Resort Bar & Grill

By now, you might be asking…. What is Restaurant Week?
Participating restaurants throughout the Alexandria area will feature exclusive, fixed-price menus and specialty offerings created just for Restaurant Week.

How it works.
1. Get your passport
2. Dine at participating restaurants
3. Collect a sticker
4. Get entered to win Chamber Bucks!

Follow the link before for more details!

https://explorealex.com/restaurant-week/

10/09/2026

25 more days until Restaurant Week begins! Today we’re highlighting Stoke at Carlos Creek! 🍕😋

What pizza will you try?!

10/06/2026

Fall fishing anyone? 😍🍁🍂🎣

This young angler battled a 4-pound largie to the boat today! Mike Frisch guided a couple 10 year olds and their Dads to a good catch on the Le Homme Dieu chain. Explore Alexandria MN

10/05/2026

The countdown to Restaurant Week is officially on! 🍔🥗🍝

Join in on the fun November 2-8 and stay tuned to hear all about the participating restaurants and their featured menus!

You can find a list of rules and participating restaurants on our website!
🔗 https://explorealex.com/restaurant-week/

10/01/2026

Us now that it’s October 1 🍂🍁👻

One destination that checks off all your fall bucket list experiences.
🍎 apple orchards, corn mazes, pumpkin patches
🐴 hayrides
🍺 Oktoberfest and Kidtoberfest
🍁 fall foliage on the lakes and trails
… all right here in Alexandria!

The season doesn’t last long! Plan your fall getaway today.
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09/24/2026

Alexandria’s own Brooklyn Marie is taking her talents to The Voice! 🎶

The 14-year-old singer is a familiar face around Alexandria, performing regularly at our local venues. It's so fun to see her take the national stage!

Congratulations, Brooklyn! We’re cheering you on. ❤️