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        Things to do at Shady Rest

Shady Rest Resort provides a safe, secluded and private Minnesota family vacation. With nearly a mile long driveway, traffic is limited to only those that are our guest at the Resort. 

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2 Tennis Courts Here's a Happy Guy There's plenty of fish just waiting to be caught, some right off the docks. For as long as there has been a Minnesota fisherman, Alexandria, with over 100 lakes in the area, has been the premier fishing region in the State. Lake Amelia has long been known for the fine Crappie, Sunfish and Bass fishing. (see Fish Stories)
Fun at the beach Fun Bugs at the Beach. The kids make it look easy! Our beach is clean and sandy with no drop-offs. It features an "in water" slide and a sundeck that helps keep the sand off while you're soaking in the sun. Click here to see more pictures of the beach.
The Rainbow Playground the kids find hard to leave Volleyball We have 2 playgrounds, One is our giant "Rainbow Playground" that the kids find hard to leave. 
The girls day out on the pontoon An evening around a campfire can be the best part of the day How about a cruise around the lake. We have 4 pontoons for rent that would be perfect. Or, if you would like a little exercise, take a ride in one of our paddle boats. Sitting around your private campfire later in the evening is a great way to end the day.

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Bring your boat, the lake is great for tubing or water-skiing. Did you know the first water-skis were made in Minnesota? On June 22, 1922, Ralph Samuelson of Lake City made history as friends watched him zigzag behind a boat. He made the skis by bending the tips of 2 eight foot planks with iron brackets 
We also have 2 Tennis Courts (being rebuilt but still can be used), 2 horseshoe pits, a volleyball, badminton, shuffleboard, and a basketball half court. Indoors we also have a game room that has a Pool Table, and Foosball along with a number of Video games.

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Our commitment to Families.

At Shady Rest, we believe that the family vacation should be about the family being together.  All through the year, children are away from their parents...at school, daycare, after school events or off with their friends. At Shady Rest, we'll provide a great setting for parents to bond with their children. Whether it's, shooting some basketball, playing shuffleboard, going fishing or swimming together, visiting an area museum, taking a walk, or just sitting around a campfire at night roasting marshmallows, it's all about finding time to be together.
They grow up fast, let these be among the times they remember.

More Things to do

Everyone loves to relax on their vacation, but taking a little time to visit the local area is a must. Not only is the Alex area famous for its' many lakes and great fishing, but how would you like to visit, what might be, the "Real" birth place of America!
The Runestone Museum, in downtown Alex., has the actual Kensington Runestone that was found by an area farmer in 1878. The inscriptions on the stone set the claim that the Vikings visited the Alex area over 100 years before Columbus! Learn the history of the Vikings and Norse adventures. There is also Fort Alexandria with its' log cabin, store, church, 1805 school house, caboose, and large agricultural exhibit. There is also a Native American exhibit filled with beautiful Ojibway and Dakota artifacts.

 

If you're in a major shopping mood, we're only 2 hours from the Mall of America! A great day trip.
Golf: You'll find over a dozen golf course in the area providing some of the best golfing in Minnesota. Here are a few within 20 minutes of Shady Rest.
Pezekee: In Glenwood-12 min. away- scenic and challenging-18 holes-one of the best.
Minnewaska: In Glenwood-12 min. away-scenic overlooking Lake Minnewaska-18 holes-a fine course, well laid out.
Rodina: 10 min away-9 hole, par 36-newer course-open design.
Lynx: In Sauk Centre-17 min. away-nominated as one of the finest new public courses in America-18 hole-lynx design.
Sauk Centre: In Sauk Centre- 20 min away-9 hole, I have not played it but it's another option.
Graystone: In Sauk Centre-20 min. away- 18 hole Tom Lehman signature course-new-becoming an area favorite and one of mine.
 There are a bunch more that are not that much farther away and worth the drive.

Dining: If you are tired of cooking and would like to have someone else do the work, there are plenty of good eateries to be found in the area. 

Shopping: Great shopping abounds in Glenwood and Alexandria. There you'll find Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart, Pamida, Fleet Farm, The Viking Plaza Mall with shops like J.C.Penny and Herberger's, and the more than 50 antique and craft shops in downtown Alex.

Car Racing: The Viking Speedway and The I-94 Speedway every Saturday night.

Casey's Amusement Park: Go Karts, Bumper Boats, Mini Golf, Batting Cages, More.

Theatre L'Homme Dieu: Great summer theatre with performances like "Steel Magnolias", "Oklahoma", and "Dial M for Murder". Limited dates.

There's also Santa's Zoo, Bingo, Movie theaters, Bowling, Dancing, great Dinning, horseback riding, and great site seeing. Special events also happen like "Waterama" in Glenwood, "The Alexandria Band Festival" in Alex and "Sinclair Lewis Days" in Sauk Centre.


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