5 days in Detroit Lakes Itinerary

Detroit Lakes is a city in the State of Minnesota and the county seat of Becker County. Get out of town with these interesting Detroit Lakes side-trips: Bemidji (Lake Bemidji State Park & Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox), Alexandria (Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, Runestone Museum, &more) and Lake Itasca (Itasca State Park & Mississippi Headwaters). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Detroit Lake Public Beach, browse the eclectic array of goods at Shady Hollow Flea Market, get engrossed in the history at Fargo Air Museum, and see where the action happens at Newman Outdoor Field.

To find where to stay, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Detroit Lakes trip planner.

In June, plan for daily highs up to 74°F, and evening lows to 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can travel back home.