If your looking for fun this weekend, you should make an escape to Alexandria for fun in the outdoors along with great arts and history events. The weather is going to be beautiful (it will feel almost tropical compared to today's wind chill) and it's the perfect kick off to a new series of getaway weekends to "Legacy Destinations" in Minnesota.

Check out these fun events and activities

  • It's a short drive to Broadway (the actual name of Alexandria's main drag) as the Alexandria Area Arts Association is offering three productions of the Dixie Swim Club at the AAAA Theatre.
  • Winterama will be filled with children's activities on the ice. For the bravest youngsters among us there is even a polar plunge and minnow eating contest. Just outside Lakeside Ballroom Restaurant, on Lake Minnewaska.
  • Lake Carlos State Park is offering Candlelight Skiing and Snowshoeing. Ski or snowshoe by moonlight along the candle lit trails of Lake Carlos. Warm up by the wood stove and enjoy refreshments afterward in the shelter.
  • The Sertoma Club & Viking Sportsmen is holding their 11th Annual Ice Fishing Challenge on Lake Agnes. This is Minnesota's 2nd largest ice fishing tournament and features all cash prizes!
  • There are guided tours of the beautifully historic Ann Bickle Heritage House and Pope County Historical Society .
  • Add a wine and chocolate tasting and you have the perfect Valentine's getaway!

If you love Minnesota's outdoors and arts scene, there is one more really cool thing about this weekend. Each of the activities features how voter's approval of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment is paying off for Alexandria. In fact, Alexandria is one of a dozen communities across Minnesota who will be featuring the benefits of the Legacy Amendment and luring tourists as a Legacy Destination this year. Protecting our natural resources and building our economy….that's a win-win!

To learn more about the weekend and the full schedule of events visit www.exploreminnesota.com/legacy