Welcome to DETROIT LAKES, MINNESOTA

As our name implies, this is lake country. We have more than 400 lakes within 25 miles of Detroit Lakes in west central Minnesota. Whether you are looking for a nature getaway, an active family vacation, a memorable convention or a pampered rest, we have something for you.

Detroit Lakes is gearing up for Polar Fest, complete with a plunge into Detroit Lake on February 13 and spectacular fireworks at the beach that evening! Check out the calendar for fun events in the Detroit Lakes area as well as the fishing report , birding report and snowmobile trails update. See our winter fun page for more ideas on enjoying our wintry wonderland and lodging pages to make your stay wallet-friendly.

Visit Detroit Lakes Online and In Person We invite you to travel around our web site to find out about Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Become our fan on facebook and follow us on twitter to catch up on the latest happenings around the community! Find the perfect lodging on our interactive maps. Search for events on our calendar - there's something to do year round.

Find out about our local business in our directories. Check out our specials on the hot deals and coupon pages.

Great Events and Attractions
The more you search, the more you'll discover, from our unique events (WE Fest) to interesting landmarks (a mile-long sand beach) to great shopping and lodging opportunities.

Visit Us Often
We hope that you'll become a regular visitor to Detroit Lakes and the Detroit Lakes web site. As if our calendar of events and fishing resorts weren't enough, we also post periodic specials and coupons.

Enjoy your web site adventures. We look forward to seeing you at the lakes - Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.