Endless Ways to Explore, Relax, and Connect
With more than 350 lakes, Alexandria is a destination that locals proudly call home. Spend your summers boating, fishing, and swimming, then trade your paddle for skis or skates when winter arrives. Our historic downtown is alive with boutiques, local dining, breweries, and live music, while miles of parks and trails keep the adventure going year-round. With the Twin Cities just two hours away, you’ll find it easy to get here but hard to ever leave.
hear from the locals.
A different kind of retirement in Alexandria, MN
“For me, it’s like, okay, the community gave me a lot over the years. Now how can I give back?”
The best decision we’ve ever made
“I don’t think a single person would move to Alexandria and regret it. There’s something for everybody here, and I firmly believe that to be true. ”
Growing Career, Community & Family in Alexandria
“I went and knocked on doors, sent emails, made phone calls to the mayor, to the city administrator, ‘Hey, I’m new in town. I want to get involved. How do I help?’ Alex is a great community. If you want to help and be involved, there’s something for everybody.”
“It’s a great-sized community. Everything about it feels so personal.”
Travis Lang, Mechanical Engineer at Douglas Machine
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