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Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway

Canary Beach Resort is on the Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway — a must to drive if you are in Pope County! 30,000 years ago, our area was covered by a massive glacier. After years of melting, what remains is an extensive, wide accumulation of boulders, stones, gravel and lakes!

Minnewaska Golf Course

Minnewaska Golf Club features rolling terrain and a classic parkland design on it’s 18 Hole Championship layout overlooking Lake Minnewaska.

Pope County Museum

The Pope County Museum is located in Glenwood, Minnesota on the shores of Lake Minnewaska. Operated by the Pope County Historical Society, it is open year round.

Lynx National Golf Course

Lynx National features 18 holes in tall prairie grasses and wildflowers in the rough. The rolling hills and winds of mother nature further compliment the challenge of this old country golf experience located in Sauk Centre, MN.

Rolling Forks Vineyards

Located in Glenwood Township, positioned among rolling prairies and smoothly sculpted hills, with breathtaking views overlooking Lake Minnewaska. 

Main Street Theatre

On a rainy day, check out what movies are playing at the Main Street Theatre in Sauk Centre, MN.

Torgy’s Fun Country Houseboat

Offering day and night cruises on Lake Minnewaska in Glenwood is Torgy’s Fun Country Houseboat. This 56-foot adventure hosts public evening cruises, Sunday brunch cruises and private party cruise with meals and a cash bar.

Casey’s Amusement Park

Casey’s Amusement Park features mini golf, batting cages, go-karts, water wars and bumper boats. All this fun is located in Alexandria.

Runestone Museum

The Runestone Museum is located in downtown Alexandria. One can tour historic Fort Alexandria, take a picture with the country’s largest Viking and see the world-famous Kensington Runestone. Their Children’s Discovery Room is an area that promotes education through active play.

Carlos Creek Winery

Carlos Creek Winery is located on 160 acres, north of Alexandria, with complimentary tours offered year-round. It is home of the United States’ largest permanent maze and wine cave.

Viking Speedway

Viking Speedway is a ½ mile semi-banked clay oval that that races five WISSOTA sanctioned classes, every Saturday night from the end of April through Labor Day, including the Viking Fall Classic in October.

Geneva Golf Club

Located in the scenic Alexandria Minnesota Lakes Area, Geneva Golf Club features 27 holes of public golf, carved from the ecological terrain of the area which features a variety of trees, marshlands, and natural hazards.

Erickson’s Petting Zoo

Erickson’s Petting Zoo located in Osakis, Minnesota – a fun destination featuring many farm animals, pony rides, corn maze, playground and party shed with picnic tables.

Garden Center Lanes

Get your bowl on at Garden Center Lanes in Alexandria. Bowling is always a family favorite!

Prairie View Community Golf Course

The 9-hole “Prairie View” course at the Prairie View Community Golf Course facility in Brooten, Minnesota features 3,071 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72.

Greystone Golf Club

Located next to beautiful Big Sauk Lake, enjoy this Scottish links style course with five holes that visit the woods. The layout is highlighted by big rolling hills, water features, wide fairway landing areas, undulating greens.

Terrace Mill and the Terrace Mill Historic District

Terrace Mill features a 1903 Vintage Flour Mill, Keystone Arch Bridge, Weir Dam, Mill Cabins, Log Cabin and a Heritage Cottage. All are set in a picturesque valley along the Chippewa River.