Sightseeing
Detroit Lakes City Beach
Hangout at the local beach! Grab lunch at Zorbaz, Lakeside or Hub 41.
Walk or bike at Dunton Locks. Sandwiches between two lakes, there are incredible views!
11 locals recommend
Dunton Locks County Park
24878 Co Hwy 19Walk or bike at Dunton Locks. Sandwiches between two lakes, there are incredible views!
Maplewood State Park
39721 Park Entrance RoadHallaway Overlook is our favorite short hike!
Lake Itasca
Visit the Headwaters of the Mississippi River at Itasca State Park.
A u-pick flower farm!! Build your own bouquet! Check her insta to see the status of the flowers. Tulips are prime now and mid summer is best for most blooms!
True Blue Flower Co.
A u-pick flower farm!! Build your own bouquet! Check her insta to see the status of the flowers. Tulips are prime now and mid summer is best for most blooms!
Otter Berry Farm
38132 470th AvenueStrawberry farm!
Vergas Park
Visit the world’s largest loon in Vergas!
Food scene
Gold rush wings are a must try! Steel drum band - Island Time - plays Sunday afternoons in the summer.
12 locals recommend
Long Bridge
2000 Long Bridge RdGold rush wings are a must try! Steel drum band - Island Time - plays Sunday afternoons in the summer.
Zorbaz
402 West Lake DrivePizza is great! Colby Clazzic and Thai Pie are our favorites!
Hub 41
104 W Lake DrBeach views with american cuisine.
Hotel Shoreham
24110 Co Hwy 22Pizza is delicious! Has a supper club feel. A local favorite!
Classic american cuisine! Burgers, sandwiches, wraps and more!
13 locals recommend
Brygge Taps & Tastes
111 Veterans Memorial PkwyClassic american cuisine! Burgers, sandwiches, wraps and more!
Hub 41
104 W Lake DrThe ice cream shack at Hub 41 is a must visit!
Food truck around town with the yummiest wood fire pizza!! Check their social media for deets on location!
Wood Fire Pizza and Catering
Food truck around town with the yummiest wood fire pizza!! Check their social media for deets on location!
Taqueria Chavez
Delicious Mexican food in Pelican Rapids!
Uncle Eddie's
217 W Lincoln AveIce cream shop in Fergus Falls! So many yummy flavors!
Cornfield Cafe
Stephen’s favorite spot! Breakfast, lunch and PIE!
Activities
Forest Hills Golf & RV Resort
22931 185 StPutt around at Rockin’ Waters Mini Golf.
Voyageur Lanes
1377 W Lake DrSuite Shots
In Fargo!
Hang at camp! Play a round of frisbee golf or something in the game room, sit at the beach, pickleball or basketball, archery tag or dodgeball, paddle board or kayak! The options are endless! And free!
Castaway Club - A Young Life Camp
Hang at camp! Play a round of frisbee golf or something in the game room, sit at the beach, pickleball or basketball, archery tag or dodgeball, paddle board or kayak! The options are endless! And free!
Shopping
Check out local shops in “Downtown Detroit Lakes”
Lit Decor & Gift
Gift and decor store! So fun to walk around! Grab a coffee at 908 and shop!
SCHEELS
1551 45th St SIf you want to head to Fargo.... Fun to walk around and shop!
Walk around the flea market! A fun weekend activity in the summer. Opens memorial day weekend!
7 locals recommend
Shady Hollow Flea Market
12673 Co Hwy 17Walk around the flea market! A fun weekend activity in the summer. Opens memorial day weekend!
Boys & Girls Club Thrift Store & MORE
Large thrift store! Fun to walk around!!
Coffee
908 Coffee + Tea
Nitro coffee and tea! So good!
Yummy Columbian coffee!!! Spendy but so good. I recommend an iced Caramel Totiato! Sweet and delicious!
Mi Cartagena Cafe
Yummy Columbian coffee!!! Spendy but so good. I recommend an iced Caramel Totiato! Sweet and delicious!
Great coffee shop for sitting and reading. The front part is coffee and then back part is a restaurant!
7 locals recommend
Roasted Pub and Eatery
815 Washington AveGreat coffee shop for sitting and reading. The front part is coffee and then back part is a restaurant!
Ella Marie's Cafe' and Collectibles
14989 Co Hwy 4Cutie coffee shop near camp!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
The Trolls!
Denmark artist Thomas Dambo is building GIABT trolls in Detroit Lakes during May this year and they will be an awesome sight to see!