Art: Theaters and Organizations
Art: Theaters and Organizations
- Alexandria Area Arts Association producing community productions and hosting musical performances of local, regional and national artists (Alexandia)
- The Barn Theater "Community theatre at its Best!" since 1965 (Willmar)
- Central Square Cultural and Civic Center "visual arts, concerts, theatre and recreational experiences usually found only in metropolitan locations" (Glenwood)
- G.R.E.A.T. Times Great River Educational Arts Theatre (St. Cloud)
- The Historic Holmes Theatre "brings the arts into our daily lives through a beautifully renovated 837- seat theater providing music, dance, theater and visual arts to the residents of Detroit Lakes and surrounding communities." (Detroit Lakes)
- The Little Theater home of the Crow River Players (New London)
- New London Art Center devoted to promoting the fine arts in the New London community and all of West-Central Minnesota (New London)
- The Paramount Arts District "Central Minnesota's Home for the Performing and Visual Arts" (St. Cloud)
- Prairie Players "In the Heart of Minnesota" "to assist in the expansion of cultural knowledge for those interested in all the arts." (Long Prairie)
- Prairie Winds Concert Band a regional community band (Willmar)
- St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra (St. Cloud)
- The St. John's Boy's Choir "an enriching experience in music education ... as well as the socializing experiences" (St. Cloud)
- Theatre L'Homme Dieu providing live theatre to Minnesota's Heartland (Alexandria)
- United Arts of Central Minnesota supports: Chamber Music Society of St. Cloud; Great River Educational Arts Theatre; Minnesota Center Chorale; Multicultural Children’s Art Connection; St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra; St. John's Boys' Choir; The Troupe Theatre; Visual Arts Minnesota (St. Cloud)
- Visual Arts Minnesota "Creating opportunities for visual artists to exhibit and sell their work. Providing resources for the visual artists, students, and educators. Fostering an appreciation for visual arts in our everyday lives" (St. Cloud)
Festivals and Celebrations
- 10,000 Lakes Festival: Music, Nature, Euphoria (Detroit Lakes)
- Cokato Corn Carnival: "fun and entertainment for the whole family. Rides, music, great food, games, a parade, and of course, all the free corn-on-the-cob you can eat are all part of the festivities." (Cokato)
- Country Music Fest USA "all about enjoying REAL Country and Western Music in a country lake atmosphere" (Sauk Centre)
- Glenwood Waterama "An exciting weekend with its 100-unit parade, kiddie parade, lighted pontoon parade, water shows, pageants, dances, sporting events, and running races." (Glenwood)
- Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival presented by the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA) (Richmond: west of St. Cloud)
- Minnesota Home Grown Kickoff Music Festival presented by the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA) (Richmond: west of St. Cloud)
- Sonshine "the best in Christian music and ministry!" (Willmar)
- Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion "Where your past is our present." (Rollag)
Food and Drink: Breweries & Brew Pubs
Food and Drink: Groceries, Delis & Specialty Foods
Food and Drink: Restaurants
Food and Drink: Wineries
Movie Theaters
Places to Shop
- Angels & Ivy flowers & gifts, family owned and operated (New London)
- Art as You Like It "a paint your own Pottery and Crafts store" (St. Cloud)
- The Attic Shoppe "The area's largest floral, antique, home decor, collectables and gift shop" (Vergas)
- Bachnan Jewelers on 7th (St. Cloud)
- Baker's Home Time Hobby & Framing (St. Cloud)
- Bay Window Quilt shop (Perham)
- Centre Floral florist (Sauk Centre)
- CobornsDelivers Coborn's online grocery shopping (St. Cloud area)
- Dave Peters Jewelers (Fergus Falls)
- Extras home accessories & decorating (Sauk Centre)
- The Fishing Pond "Educational Resources from Home to School ... and back again!" (Wait Park)
- Floral Impressions floral arrangements & gifts (Detroit Lakes)
- Flying Goose Quilt Shop & Gaggle of Gifts (New London)
- Gift Baskets of Central Minnesota "Specializing in Corporate, Gourmet, and Unique Specialty Gifts" (St. Cloud)
- Going-Going Crazy "An Extremely Unique Game For Everyone From Young Children to the Elderly!" (Brooten)
- The Grain Bin natural food store (Alexandria)
- Jenny-O Turkey Store (offering turkey in a bag) (Willmar)
- Just Like Grandma's (Osakis) (closed during winter)
- Kandi Mall (Willmar)
- Karrow Jewelers (Alexandria)
- Lake View Floral silk & dried florals (Detroit Lakes)
- Norm's Lures novelty fishing lures "from our most popular "The Bikini Lure" to "Mermaids", "Bride/Groom", to "Aliens" for kids, and a whole lot more." (Sauk Centre)
- RJS Specialties (Utili-Poles & heated bird baths) (Sauk Centre)
- Robert's Fine Jewelery Crossroads Mall (St. Cloud)
- Sartell Floral and Gift (Sartell)
- Scandinavian Gift Shop Velkommen! "decorator pieces, tableware, stitchery, toys, books, cards, prints, clothing, foods and all the necessities to prepare it, as well as many collectibles" "traditional, authentic and affordable" (Alexandria)
- Victor Lundeen Company books; gifts, collectibles & accessories; office supplies; promotional products (Fergus Falls)
- Viking Plaza shopping center (Alexandria)
- Washington Square Mall (Detroit Lakes)
- Westridge Mall shopping center (Fergus Falls)
Sports and Recreation:
Golf
Sports and Recreation:
Race Courses
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Bed and Breakfast
Museums and Historical
Parks, Trails, Gardens and Zoos
- Birch Lakes State Forest (St. Rosa)
- Buffalo River State Park "Prairie lovers, this park is for you." (Glyndon)
- Charles Lindbergh State Park on the Mississippi River (Little Falls)
- Clemens Garden "feel an inspiring symmetry in the design of these gardens" (St. Cloud)
- Glacial Lakes "experience the vast, open prairie which once dominated Minnesota" (Starbuck)
- Glendalough State Park "this angler's paradise is one of the last large tracts of undeveloped lakeshore and land in west central Minnesota" (Battle Lake)
- Lake Carlos State Park with a tamarack bog, marshes, woodland ponds, and lakes (Alexandria)
- Lake Wobegon Trail 46 miles of bituminous hike-and-bike (and snowmobiling) pathway (Stearns County) (The Trail's own Web site)
- Lake Wobegon Trail (Stearns County Parks)
- Maplewood State Park "The maple forest turns brilliant shades of orange, gold, and red in the fall." (Pelican Rapids)
- Monson Lake Sate Park birdwatching, boating, and fishing in Minnesota wetlands and hardwood forests (Sunburg)
- Munsinger Garden gardens with "interesting and unexpected turns" along the Mississippi (St. Cloud)
- Munsinger Garden a pretty good history of the garden (St. Cloud)
- Phelps Mill County Park "The history of milling in rural Minnesota is embodied in the story of Phelps Mill." (Phelps)
- Sauk River Canoe Route "The river flows through a variety of areas, ranging from barren swamps to rich hardwood forests." (Stearns County)
- Sibley State Park "something for everyone .... Hike to Mount Tom ... enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing on Lake Andrew" (New London)
Places to Stay:
Resorts
- Arrowwood Resort & Convention Center (Alexandria)
- Ashby Resort, Motel & Campground on Pelican Lake (Ashby)
- Beard's Resort on Long Lake, "a spring-fed lake perfect for swimming, boating, skiing, fishing" (New London)
- Berg's Resort on a bay of Lake Le Homme Dieu (Alexandria)
- Betsy Ross "Where Family Comes First" on Lake Ida (Alexandria)
- Bigfoot Resort cabins & an RV park on Lake Mary (Alexandria)
- Buck Point Resort "you and your family will find fun and relaxation from sunrise to sunset" on Lake Osakis (Osakis)
- Canary Beach Resort the only resort on Lake Villard (Villard)
- Castaway Inn & Resort near fishing , golf, shopping, flea market, restaurants, amusement park, biking, snowmobiling, Headwaters of the Mississippi River at Itasca State Park, Tamarac Wildlife Refuge, Pine to Prarie Birding Coridor, and Big & Little Detroit Lakes (Detroit Lakes)
- Cottage Grove Resort on Lake Andrew (Alexandria)
- Dickerson's Lake Florida Resort "Build Sandcastles & Memories" on Lake Florida (Spicer)
- Eagle Mountain (Snow Tubing, Cross Country Skiing) (Burtrum)
- Early Inn Resort "For lazy days and peaceful nights" on Lake Osakis (Osakis)
- Eden Acres I, II "Lake Mary ... offers some of the finest fishing found anywhere in the state" Eden Acres "are both quiet family type resorts (Alexandria)
- Elmwood Resort "a wholesome, family-oriented resort" on Lake Mary (Alexandria)
- Fair Hills Resort, Five Lakes Resort, Wildflower Golf Course (Detroit Lakes, Pelican Lake area)
- Floding Resort "for families looking for a special time together" between Lake Brophy and Mina Creek (Alexandria)
- Gateway Resort "On beautiful Sauk Lake" (Sauk Centre)
- Geneva Beach Resort on the Central Lakes Trail and Geneva Lake (Alexandria)
- Head of the Lakes Resort open year-round on Big and Little Osakis Lakes (Osakis)
- Hunt's Resort & RV Park "a small, quiet family resort" on Lake Minnewaska (Glenwod)
- Idlewilde Resort "The Family Resort for the Serious Fisherman" (Osakis)
- Island View Resort "The Friendly Place" on Nest Lake (Spicer)
- Lake Mary Resorts (Alexandria)
- Lake Reno Resort "quiet enjoyment and carefree Vacation Times" on Lake Reno (Glenwood)
- Lakeshore Cabins "Lake or Pier Fishing on Lake Osakis" (Osakis)
- Leisure Resort and Campgrounds "a relaxing, quiet Vacation Time in the middle of farming country" on Long Lake (Grey Eagle)
- Linden Hill Conference and Retreat Center "comprised of two historic homes" (Little Falls)
- Maple Island Resort on Maple Lake (Glenwood)
- Maryview Beach Resort "clean, well shaded, spacious grounds gently slope to a beautiful roped off natural sugar sand beach" on Lake Mary (Alexandria)
- Mill Lake Resort "a quality family getaway" (Alexandria)
- North Breeze Resort boat, bait & cabins on Diamond Lake (Atwater)
- Park Lane Resort (get a cup of coffee or take a walk while this loads) (Spicer)
- Peters' Sunset Beach "One of Minnesota's Best Golf Resorts" on Lake Minnewaska (Glenwood)
- Powder Ridge Winter Recreation Area (Kimball)
- Shady Creek Resort "Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of beautiful Lake Aaron and Lake Moses" (Brandon)
- Shady Rest Resort "quiet, comfortable, informal and safe ... where families can relax" on Lake Amelia (Villard)
- Sun Valley Resort & Campground "it is our goal to provide everyone in the family a memorable Vacation Time" on Mill Lake (Alexandria)
- Sundown Shores "Sundown Shores offers you a calmer, more private stay in our unique New England style one bedroom beach cottage." On Lake Mary (Alexandria)
- Sun-Fish Resort"A Small Resort, Big On Hospitality" on Lake Osakis (Osakis)
- Sunset Bay RV Park "Swim…...Fish…...Relax!" on Lake Mary (Alexandria)
- Minnesota's Sunset Shores Resort a "quality Minnesota Family Resort" on Norway Lake (New London)
- Tip Top Cove Resort ""Where Summer Fun Begins"" on Lake Miltona (Miltona)
- Vacation Timeer's Inn "unwind, or take in some of your favorite summer activities" on Lake Cowdry (Alexandria)
- Viking Bay Resort and Lodge "a four season, family resort on the southeast shore of beautiful Lake Miltona - where the sunsets are magnificent any time of the year." (Alexandria)
- Westridge Shores Resort open year round, a quiet family resort on Lake Mary (Alexandria)
- Willow Bay Resort "Where Memories are Made" on Nest Lake (Spicer)
Vacation Rentals
- Brick Yard Cottage year-round cottage on the shores of Sauk Lake - solitude with fishing, water-sports and shopping nearby (Sauk Centre)
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