9 days in Alexandria & Brainerd Itinerary

Alexandria is a city and the county seat of Douglas County, Minnesota. Venture out of the city with trips to Fargo (Roger Maris Museum & Fargo Air Museum) and Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County (in Moorhead). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Runestone Museum, explore the activities along Lake Miltona, pause for some photo ops at Kensington Runestone, and find something for the whole family at Casey’s Amusement Park.

To see reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Alexandria online holiday planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Alexandria. Expect a daytime high around 78°F in August, and nighttime lows around 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can go by car to Brainerd.

Brainerd is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. Your day by day itinerary now includes Northland Arboretum, Brainerd Zip Line Tour and Pirate's Cove Mini Golf. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Brainerd: Lake Itasca (Itasca State Park & Mississippi Headwaters). The adventure continues: explore the landscape on two wheels at Paul Bunyan State Trail, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Safari North, sample the tasty concoctions at Roundhouse Brewery, and get in on the family fun at Paul Bunyan Land.

To find out how to plan a trip to Brainerd, use our trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Alexandria to Brainerd takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 77°F, and evening lows to 56°F.