Things to do in Detroit Lakes
Anishinaabe Cultural Center & Gallery
Featuring a traditional round room in which Anishinaabe youth demonstrate Hoop Dancing, Traditional Dancing and Fancy Dancing to the heart beat rhythms of Anishinaabe drum songs. Examples of dance regalia are on view. On display you will find Anishinaabe art, specializing in basketry, beadwork, moccasins, wood- carvings, buckskin beaded bags and oil paintings. Inspiration as well as materials for the art are often gleaned from area hardwood forests, streams and lakes. Open year round Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm except holidays. Gallery hours May 12 - September 3 Monday - Friday 9am - 7:30pm; Saturday 9am - 3pm; Sunday 12 - 5pm. Call 800-890-3933 for more information.
921 8th Street SE., Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County Historical Society
Home of the Becker County Museum and the Walter D. Bird Memorial Library, a collection of genealogical and historical resources. Open Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 5pm; admission to the Museum and Library is free. Call 218-847-2938 for more information.
714 W. Summit Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN
Charlie's Ottertail Tubing
Tubing on the Ottertail River offers lots of family fun. Take a 2-hour tube ride down the Ottertail River for only $6/person. Free parking is offered with tube rental. Special group rates are available; open late May – September 9am - 6pm. Call 218-846-1539 for more information.
38789 State Hwy 34, Detroit Lakes, MN
Detroit Mountain
This ski area offers 15 runs, triple chair lift, double chair lift, 2 T-bars, handlebar tow on Bunny Hill and snow making. Open November 1 - March 31. Located in Detroit Lakes. Call 218-847-1661 for more information.
Go-Putt-N-Bump
Featuring an 18-hole championship miniature golf course, known as the hardest one in 5-state area. Go-carts, kiddy go-carts, bumper boats and batting cages are all available for family fun. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day 10am - 9:30pm daily. Located at Hwy 59 S. Call 218-847-7083 for more information.
Misty Meadows Shooting Preserve
Shooting preserve & sporting clays can be experienced at this shooting preserve. You will find three sporting clay courses for the ultimate challenge. Pheasant, chukar and partridge hunting take place on over 250-acres of planted and natural cover. All hunts and clays shooting are by advance reservation only; open year round, weather permitting, 9am - dark daily. Call 218-847-4680 for more information.
40995 Hwy 34, Detroit Lakes, MN
The Historic Holmes Theatre & Event Center
A newly renovated 841-seat art-deco era performing arts theatre. Call 218-844-4221 for more information.
806 Summit Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN
The Ranch Amusement Park
Enjoy this amusement park offering lots of family fun. Call 218-847-2278 for more information.
15857 Hwy 59, Detroit Lakes, MN
Wild Waters Minnesota
This Waterpark consists of 1 giant 450' flume slide, 1 hydrotube speed slide and a water wars game. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day 11am - 9pm daily, weather permitting. Call 218-847-5138 for more information.
90 Westlake Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN