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Enjoy 4 Free Summer Music Series
Summer is the perfect time to bask in the sun and enjoy the vibrant sounds of live music in the great outdoors. The Willmar Lakes Area is no stranger to this seasonal delight, hosting a variety of summer music series concerts that cater to diverse musical tastes. Here...
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Rainy Day Adventures: Top Activities to Brighten Up Your Day
As much as we'd all like to have warm and sunny days every day of the year, that's just not realistic. So if you're looking for something fun to do on a rainy day, we've come up with a list to keep you having fun adventures all day...
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A Spring Getaway the Whole Family Will Enjoy
Are you finding that you have a few vacation days built up? Are the kids getting sick of hanging around the house? Now’s the perfect time to plan that spring getaway to the Willmar Lakes Area! Book a weekend or a week-long staycation and enjoy the warmer weather,...
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Winter Tournament = Family Vacation
By Bailey Hovland As snow coats the driveway and we go digging through the garage for shovels and salt, hockey gloves and ice skates are rediscovered in the search. Winter brings wrestling tournaments, basketball round robins, and ice-skating competitions to the Willmar Lakes Area, welcoming hundreds of families to...
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Alley on Ash: Delicious Food & Bowling
If you're visiting the Willmar Lakes Area and are looking for delicious food and a fun night out with your friends, head over to the town of New London! Alley on Ash is the town's bowling alley and they are known for their delicious burgers and pizzas! Ask...
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Local Dining Options in the Willmar Lakes Area
It is approaching lunchtime and I ponder…what to have for lunch today? I realize there are so many great options to choose from in the Willmar Lakes Area. Some of our favorite local restaurants include: O’Neil’s in Spicer - this is one of my favorite places to go! They have...
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Fish our lakes
The possibilities are endless on our 30 recreational lakes…boating, swimming, fishing, water skiing, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boating, hydro biking, paddle boarding and so much more!
Fishing Report
Explore our Trails
Surrounded by beautiful lakes and scenery…who wouldn’t take a hike or a leisurely bike ride to enjoy the view? With miles of trials to choose from, you can always find new places to explore.
Trail Report
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