Things to do and see:

Trolls: world class artist Thomas Dambo and his crew from Denmark have built 5 trolls around Detroit Lakes. Info at: www.project412MN.org

Detroit Lakes 88th Annual NW Water Carnival - July 12-21. TONS of activities go to: dljaycees.com

shopping- Washington Avenue downtown Detroit Lakes. Two blocks of locally owned shops- don't miss the bookstore, Bluebird Books!

Shady Hollow Flea Market-12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes. Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm

Farmers Market- Peoples Park (behind Zorba's Pizza) Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm

Mountain Biking- Detroit Mountain Recreation Area- 29409 170th St. Bike/helmet rentals available.

Golf: Detroit Country Club (public) and Lakeview Country Club (public)

Gym: Detroit Lakes Community Center. 826 Summit Ave. Day passes available

Headwaters of the Mississippi River- Itasca State Park (an hour's drive from Detroit Lakes- has a restaurant) can rent bikes

GoGo Rentals- rent boats, UTV's, golf carts, mopeds, ebikes, water toys.....see website- gogorentals.com/detroit-lakes

great women's clothing store: Lake Girl 24187 CR-22 (across the street from The Hotel Shoreham -best pizza)

Restaurants:

The Hotel Shoreham: 24110 County Hwy 22. Great pizza

The Fireside: 1462 E Shore Drive. Fanciest restaurant in town, overlooks lake

Hub 41: 104 W Lake Drive. Diverse menu, on lake

Zorbas Pizza: 402 W Lake Drive. Pizza and Mexican Food on lake

Lakeside Tavern & Brewery. 200 W Lake Drive.

Mi Cartagena Cafe: 702 W Lake Drive. Locally owned coffee shop

Long Bridge Bar and Grill: 2000 Long Bridge Road. Bring your swimsuits to jump off the bridge into the lake