Melissa's Recommendations for your Detroit Lakes Stay Guidebook
Sightseeing
Dunton Locks County Park
24878 Co Hwy 19Hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, family reunion
Greater Sucker Creek
290 Avenuepeaceful and relaxing trails
outdoor recreation
Detroit Mountain Recreation Area
29409 170th Stinteresting finds, fun activity on saturdays and sundays after memorial day
7 locals recommend
Shady Hollow Flea Market
12673 Co Hwy 17interesting finds, fun activity on saturdays and sundays after memorial day
Food scene
Becker Pet & Garden
1008 Washington AveExcellent homemade fudge and candy shop!
Superb fine dining! There are way too many favorite dishes here!! NEVER a bad experience. A little pricy but completely worth the trip. Open @5pm every day, closed on Mondays
12 miles away, 34785 Co Hwy 4, Frazee
20 locals recommend
Spanky's Stone Hearth
34785 County Highway 4Superb fine dining! There are way too many favorite dishes here!! NEVER a bad experience. A little pricy but completely worth the trip. Open @5pm every day, closed on Mondays
12 miles away, 34785 Co Hwy 4, Frazee
Very good cheese! Come here to sample and excellent variety of homemade cheeses
(20 miles away) 210 E Main St, Perham
Bongards Creameries - Perham Plant
110 3rd Ave NEVery good cheese! Come here to sample and excellent variety of homemade cheeses
(20 miles away) 210 E Main St, Perham
Excellent food that NEVER disappoints! I come here for my birthday dinner often:) Located on Lake Sallie
16 locals recommend
Hotel Shoreham
24110 Co Hwy 22Excellent food that NEVER disappoints! I come here for my birthday dinner often:) Located on Lake Sallie
In my opinion, they have the "best burgers in town!" No ketchup required! I do believe its real ground hamburger and NOT a frozen patty:) Ducks wontons are sooo delicious too! Fri nights are good for getting in on duck and horse races for a chance to win $50, $150 or $200 prize money. There is also a meat raffle.
Shorewood Pub
1743 Long Bridge RdIn my opinion, they have the "best burgers in town!" No ketchup required! I do believe its real ground hamburger and NOT a frozen patty:) Ducks wontons are sooo delicious too! Fri nights are good for getting in on duck and horse races for a chance to win $50, $150 or $200 prize money. There is also a meat raffle.
Subway Restaurants
1302 Washington AveFast easy food just right down the road from the public beach
Domino's Pizza
1302 Washington AvenueWho doesn't love pizza? Right down the road from the public beach connected to Subway
Fresh Sushi, the BEST broasted chicken in town! My absolute favorite salad the " AVOCADO" salad! Japanese sweet vinaigrette dressing is so so amazing! 10 minute walk or very short drive from the house
Sapphire Sushi, Hibachi & American Cuisine
705 U.S. 10Fresh Sushi, the BEST broasted chicken in town! My absolute favorite salad the " AVOCADO" salad! Japanese sweet vinaigrette dressing is so so amazing! 10 minute walk or very short drive from the house
Excellent brewery and food! Go for the homemade chips with french onion dip:)
13 locals recommend
Brygge Taps & Tastes
111 Veterans Memorial PkwyExcellent brewery and food! Go for the homemade chips with french onion dip:)
Caribou Coffee
139 Veterans Memorial PkwyWe have caribou!!
Bucks Mill Brewing
tourist information
Tourist information headquarters
Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce / Detroit Lakes Tourism Bureau
700 Summit AveTourist information headquarters
Shopping
La Barista- order "Barista Panini" so yummy. Best kept secret!!
Maurices, Leela & Lavendar, Gliks, Chistopher & Banks, Skirting the Rules
8 locals recommend
Washington Square Mall
808 Washington AveLa Barista- order "Barista Panini" so yummy. Best kept secret!!
Maurices, Leela & Lavendar, Gliks, Chistopher & Banks, Skirting the Rules
THE NINES
917 Washington AveMany ladies love to shop here!
Delicious homemade popcorn, toys, and games gallore! This store is worth the trip to Perham just 2 towns (21 miles) east on Hwy 10.
342 3rd Ave SE, Perham
6 locals recommend
Goose Gang Toys
342 3rd Ave SEDelicious homemade popcorn, toys, and games gallore! This store is worth the trip to Perham just 2 towns (21 miles) east on Hwy 10.
342 3rd Ave SE, Perham
Indoor recreation
Local community center with pool and gym equipment. Due to COVID must make a reservation to use the pool.
Day Pass Prices are: 3yr and under-FREE w/paying person, 4yr-college $8, Adult $11
6 locals recommend
Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center
826 Summit AveLocal community center with pool and gym equipment. Due to COVID must make a reservation to use the pool.
Day Pass Prices are: 3yr and under-FREE w/paying person, 4yr-college $8, Adult $11
Restaurants/bars accessible via boat
The Fireside
1462 E Shore DrExcellent Fine Dining right on Big Detroit Lake accessible via boat!
Zorbaz
402 West Lake DriveExcellent Pizza and beers! The pregnant burrito is my favorite!
Excellent food and cheap prices! Of the many restaurants you can access via boat. They typically have some yard games out during the summer for the kiddos.
Voyageur Lanes
1377 W Lake DrExcellent food and cheap prices! Of the many restaurants you can access via boat. They typically have some yard games out during the summer for the kiddos.
Lakeside Tavern
200 W Lake DrBrewery and hangout favorite! Awesome happy hour drink specials!
Walk or take a short drive down North Shore Dr. Great food & excellent variety, inside and outside , entertainment, outdoor playground, sandy beach, accessible via boat. Love their Happy Hour Appetizers!
Holiday Inn Detroit Lakes - Lakefront
1155 US Hwy 10Walk or take a short drive down North Shore Dr. Great food & excellent variety, inside and outside , entertainment, outdoor playground, sandy beach, accessible via boat. Love their Happy Hour Appetizers!
Delicious food and drinks w/outdoor ground and lofted seating overlooking Little Detroit Lake! My favorite menu items are: sweet potato nachos, crabby Louie burger and lobster fries
16 locals recommend
Hub 41
104 W Lake DrDelicious food and drinks w/outdoor ground and lofted seating overlooking Little Detroit Lake! My favorite menu items are: sweet potato nachos, crabby Louie burger and lobster fries
Delicious authentic Mexican food. My favorite dish is the fiesta burrito, LOVE the white cheese sauce on EVERTHING!!
7 locals recommend
El Loro Mexican Restaurant
720 W Lake DrDelicious authentic Mexican food. My favorite dish is the fiesta burrito, LOVE the white cheese sauce on EVERTHING!!
My hangout! This is the home of the famous "Bridge" where you can watch people line up on top of the bridge to group jump off into the water. It's quite entertaining:) Best outdoor atmosphere, kids playground, great food, live music with a chill vibe. My favorite food is the coconut shrimp with marmalade dip. The pulled pork with coleslaw on it is also yummy!
12 locals recommend
Long Bridge
2000 Long Bridge RdMy hangout! This is the home of the famous "Bridge" where you can watch people line up on top of the bridge to group jump off into the water. It's quite entertaining:) Best outdoor atmosphere, kids playground, great food, live music with a chill vibe. My favorite food is the coconut shrimp with marmalade dip. The pulled pork with coleslaw on it is also yummy!
Great food and drinks! Outdoor seating available overlooking Deadshot bay which is connected to Big Detroit Lake just on the other side of the bridge. You can access this restaurant with a fishing boat or shallow pontoon "must be clear the height of the bridge.
6 locals recommend
Bleachers Sports Bar And Grill
25807 Co Hwy 22Great food and drinks! Outdoor seating available overlooking Deadshot bay which is connected to Big Detroit Lake just on the other side of the bridge. You can access this restaurant with a fishing boat or shallow pontoon "must be clear the height of the bridge.
Award winning wood fired and smoked food! Excellent fresh rotisserie chicken and wonderful ribs. Please order the chicken wild rice soup as your side choice! You will not be disappointed! Kiddie corner from the Holiday Inn just down the road 1/3 of a mile 6 minute walk.
Spitfire Bar & Grill
1100 N Shore DrAward winning wood fired and smoked food! Excellent fresh rotisserie chicken and wonderful ribs. Please order the chicken wild rice soup as your side choice! You will not be disappointed! Kiddie corner from the Holiday Inn just down the road 1/3 of a mile 6 minute walk.