The Land Between the Lakes
Albert Lea is a charming town with plenty of group activities. Nestled between Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake, the area makes a great summer destination.
day one
10 – 12:00 pm
View Marion Ross and Eddie Cochran memorabilia at the Freeborn County Museum. The village depicts the lives of early settlers with 14 buildings that include a one-room school, general store, church and jail. They also offer Civil War history of the area.
12 – 2:00 pm
Enjoy a relaxed lunch at the Pizza Ranch on Bridge Avenue. Their extensive pizza buffet offers something for everyone. It they don’t have a pizza you like, just let them know and they’ll make it for you!
2 – 4:00 pm
Head downtown to Adam’s Originals, a unique, vintage shop with a huge selection of new and antique dolls. They also sell other collectibles & handcrafted pottery.
4 – 5:00 pm
Check into one of the area’s many group-friendly hotels.
5 – 7:00 pm
Dine at the Green Mill or The Trumble’s, a couple of Albert Lea’s group-friendly restaurants. From casual dining to ethnic cuisine, there is plenty to choose from!
7 – 10:00 pm
Enjoy quality entertainment at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center. They offer a variety of performances throughout the year including concerts, tributes, musicals and comedy specials. Call for show schedules and details.
day two
8 – 10:00 am
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and prepare for another fun day in Albert Lea!
10 – 12:00 pm
Take a group tour of the Minne-Soy-Ta Nice boutique and try your hand at candle-making. Fill a basket with lotions, soaps and candles while learning about the history and details of the store. Their products make great gifts to take home!
For more information or to customize this sample itinerary for your group, please contact your tour operator or the Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-345-8414, www.AlbertLeaTourism.org.
