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Whatever the weather — frightful or delightful — the list of things to do in DL doesn’t stop. When you visit Detroit Lakes you’ll find something for everyone. The colorful season of fall is here and you’ll want to hike, bike and drive through the splendor of all things autumn.
Acres of wilderness, 400+ lakes. Unforgettable festivals, can’t-miss events. We're not going to lie: There are a lot of fun things to do in Detroit Lakes.
With more than 400 lakes within 25 miles, Detroit Lakes offers more freshwater and miles of shoreline than any other vacation destination in Northwest Minnesota. But we are so much more than water.
Detroit Lakes is home to countless unique and unforgettable events. In fact, we like to think we’re Minnesota’s celebration capital.
History. Our history shows the development of the Detroit Lakes Area began in 1871, as the Northern Pacific Railroad etched its way westward through Becker County. Settlers from the East reached this new territory to discover a small, country community called Tylerville or Tyler Town.
You’ll find Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to be a friendly, storybook community with water, woods, fresh air and plenty of amazing things to do. Whether you’re looking to play, stay or build, we’re here to help.
From award winning mid-sized chain hotels, to smaller independent properties, to a full-service hotel with conference facilities, Detroit Lakes currently has more than 450 lodging rooms to accommodate you. Many will treat you to a beautiful sunset over the lake. Find Hotels & Motels.
Learn about the Detroit Lakes area’s history, flora and fauna on educational displays as you explore swamps, marsh, woods, prairie and trout streams in the 117-acre Sucker Creek Preserve. Then, drive 25 minutes northeast of Detroit Lakes to Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, an oasis of 43,000 acres.
Stretching about 1,608 feet to the summit, Detroit Mountain in Becker County offers year-round recreation for residents and visitors alike on its 310-acre property. The Mountain is located just 3.5 miles east of the city of Detroit Lakes at 29409 170th Street.
Wood-shingled trolls with twiggy hair, expressive faces, and tree-bark eyebrows can be seen lurking, lounging and sparking child-like delight in 20 other countries across five continents. In Minnesota, start the free family-friendly troll hunt in Detroit Lakes’ City Park.