Welcome to Alexandria, Minnesota!
Located in the heart of West-Central Minnesota, Alexandria provides the best of both worlds: a community with a small-town feel and big-city amenities. In 2019, Alexandria was voted Best Minnesota Town by Minnesota Monthly Magazine, and in 2023, World Atlas named us one of Minnesota's most gorgeous towns. "[Alexandria] truly embodies the spirit of our state,” explained Reed Fischer, senior editor of Minnesota Monthly. “It’s a beautiful year-round destination with a rich history and a bright future.”
We couldn't agree more, and with many of our students choosing to make Alexandria home after graduation, the future looks brighter each year.
from on .
Things to do
The Alexandria Lakes Area is packed full of fun activities, no matter the season. Below are a few of our favorites.
- – Find lists of events by season, sports, fine arts, live music, activities and entertainment
- – Alex area happenings by date
- – Visit & Live in Alexandria
Bike Rentals
- (low cost option)
Bike Trails
Mountain Bike Trails
- (Alexandria)
- (Osakis)
There are about 350 lakes and waterways in the Alexandria area + surrounding communities.
Equipment Rentals
- (low cost option)
- - Real-life escape adventure games for groups of all ages! Explore themed rooms, find clues & solve logic and analytical puzzles to escape.
- - GoCarts, Bumper Boats, Batting Cages & MiniGolf
- - Apple Orchard, Pumpkin Patch, U-Pick Strawberries, Corn Maze, Pedal Car Races, Huge Jumping Pillow & Tractor Rides
- - Indoor playground operated by Alexandria Community Education with activities for kids ages 1 to 12
The Alexandria area is home to 9 golf courses.
- - info about all 9, courtesy of ExploreAlex
- - preferred course of the Alexandria College Men's & Women's Legends Golf Teams
- State Parks Nearby
- – Alexandria College Legends Clay Target League Home Field
- – Low cost turkey hunting equipment rental
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- City of Alexandria, - On-street Parking of Trailers.
- City of Alexandria, – Operation of Snowmobiles and ATVs within the City Limits
- Douglas Area Trails Association () - Information and maps on local snowmobile trails.
- : downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and tubing.
- : snowshoe and cross-country ski trails
- : cross-country skiing and a sledding hill
- : sledding hill
- : cross-country skiing
- : Low-cost rentals of cross country skis and snowshoes
Community resources
Planning your future in Alex? The following resources may be helpful in finding housing, jobs, and more.
- Jennie's Cupboard (on-campus food shelf)
- (serving Alexandria/Douglas County)
- (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
- (Women, Infants, & Children)
- (Douglas County food drop)
- (rubyspantry.org)
Contact the Financial Aid office for information related to emergency grants
financialaid@alextech.edu
320-762-4540
- ATCC Community Housing List
- Roommate Finder Group
- (Housing/Energy Assistance)
- Alexandria College Student Employment
- (Career portal for college students & alumni - explore PT jobs and FT careers. Log in with your StarID and password.)
- (Post jobs to students & alumni for free!)
For emergencies, dial 9-1-1.
- (Orthopedic & Sports Medicine)
- (MNsure)
- (punch cards available for purchase in the ATCC Campus Store)
- Weekend Bus - weekend trips to St. Cloud, Maple Grove, or Minneapolis (in partnership with U of M Morris)
- Alexandria College Student Parents and Expecting Student Resources
- Alexandria College Financial Aid Department (Childcare Grant Application)
For emergencies, dial 9-1-1.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 9-8-8 or (800) 273-8255, or
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (Free 24/7 crisis counseling)
- Region 4 South Mobile Crisis Response Team: (701) 364-0431 (24/7 mental health crisis response
- Alexandria College Counseling Center (Mental health counseling and referrals)
For emergencies, dial 9-1-1.
- (Mental health resources for college students)
- (Online screenings)
- (Online screenings)
- (Substance abuse treatment resources)
- Alexandria College IT Department
- (Reduced rates for broadband service)
- (Computer usage, scan/fax/print)
About Alexandria
Alexandria is located in the heart of lake country in West Central Minnesota and serves as the county seat of Douglas County. The city population is approximately 13,000 within city limits, but the unique layout of over 300 lakes in the county makes the service area closer to 35,000 people (especially in the summer!). Located 2 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 1-1/2 hours southeast of Fargo, ND, Alexandria is easily accessible on I-94.
In addition to the strong and diverse local economy featuring manufacturing, healthcare, education, service, retail, and tourism, the region features a quality of life and access to infrastructure that few micropolitan communities (populations of 10,000-50,000) can rival. Alexandria has a thriving downtown district, excellent trails and parks, and dozens of restaurants.