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.

Summer events continue at the Lakes. Bring the family and join the fun! Athletes return to Detroit Lakes for the Young Life Triathlon on Saturday, August 16, while golfers take to the Detroit Country Club course August 11-17 for the 76th annual Pine to Palm tournament. See the August Calendar for more events like the Laddies Loppet Mountain Bike Race.

Check out the calendar for more event details or visit our lodging pages.

Visit Detroit Lakes Online and In Person

We invite you to travel around our web site to find out about Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. 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, which include area lodging, Fishing, Birding. Learn about specials on our 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.