Guidebook for Albert Lea

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Guidebook for Albert Lea

Food Scene

Excellent brews, both coffee and beer! Friday nights usually have live entertainment.
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The Interchange Wine & Coffee Bistro
211 S Broadway Ave
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Excellent brews, both coffee and beer! Friday nights usually have live entertainment.
This Minnesota based restaurant chain is great for pizza, pasta, or light snacks. Craft beer is cherished here. Ask a server about the mug club, offering discounted drinks and free food at mug club parties.
Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
2218 E Main St
This Minnesota based restaurant chain is great for pizza, pasta, or light snacks. Craft beer is cherished here. Ask a server about the mug club, offering discounted drinks and free food at mug club parties.
Known for the pancakes, we go here to enjoy breakfast out. A quaint dining room and breakfast hours this local eatery is a fav for breakfast. M-F 5a-12:30pm call to verify (507) 373-1921
B & B Cafe
321 Sibley Street
Known for the pancakes, we go here to enjoy breakfast out. A quaint dining room and breakfast hours this local eatery is a fav for breakfast. M-F 5a-12:30pm call to verify (507) 373-1921

Sightseeing

This Island gives a great view of the lake and the city.
Katherine Island
This Island gives a great view of the lake and the city.
You can rent kayaks or canoes here in the summer. Otherwise a cool place to check out. The Blazing Star Trail starts here.
Frank Hall Park
712 Frank Ave
You can rent kayaks or canoes here in the summer. Otherwise a cool place to check out. The Blazing Star Trail starts here.
This is one of the longest consecutive stretches of historically registered buildings in MN. Take in the architecture and beauty of Broadway. Of special interest is the Freeborn Bank building, located at 201 South Broadway. This is the tallest building downtown and was constructed in 1922. The building was originally constructed as a bank on the first floor and medical and professional offices on the upper three floors and was called the Medical Arts Building. The structure of the building is concrete post and beam. Next to it, the Jacobson building’s first two floors were constructed in 1888. Now seeking development.
North Broadway Avenue
North Broadway Avenue
This is one of the longest consecutive stretches of historically registered buildings in MN. Take in the architecture and beauty of Broadway. Of special interest is the Freeborn Bank building, located at 201 South Broadway. This is the tallest building downtown and was constructed in 1922. The building was originally constructed as a bank on the first floor and medical and professional offices on the upper three floors and was called the Medical Arts Building. The structure of the building is concrete post and beam. Next to it, the Jacobson building’s first two floors were constructed in 1888. Now seeking development.

Parks & Nature

Along this trail you'll find a dog park, the city boat house (rentals), lake views and if you're game you can leave the trail for the city sidewalks and follow the lake all the way around, about 4 miles.
Fountain Lake Trail
Fountain Lake Trail
Along this trail you'll find a dog park, the city boat house (rentals), lake views and if you're game you can leave the trail for the city sidewalks and follow the lake all the way around, about 4 miles.
This trail starts in town by the Frank Hall Park and takes you through the state park. A great bike ride!
Blazing Star State Trail
Blazing Star State Trail
This trail starts in town by the Frank Hall Park and takes you through the state park. A great bike ride!
A local treasure. Great camping spot and beautiful place to visit.
Myre-Big Island State Park
19499 780th Ave
A local treasure. Great camping spot and beautiful place to visit.

Arts & Culture

This historic building was named after Marion Ross, who appeared in the sitcom, "Happy Days". Marion was once resident of Albert Lea. Today you can enjoy local performers in many productions, enjoy the Metropolitan Opera via HD simulcast, and on Sunday mornings attend Church here.
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Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
147 N Broadway Ave
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This historic building was named after Marion Ross, who appeared in the sitcom, "Happy Days". Marion was once resident of Albert Lea. Today you can enjoy local performers in many productions, enjoy the Metropolitan Opera via HD simulcast, and on Sunday mornings attend Church here.
The building itself is a historic gem, once being a theater, now a gallery and home of several businesses including art classes. Take a walk to or from here on Broadway and enjoy the historic architecture for a free and delightful treat.
Freeborn County Arts Initiative
224 S Broadway Ave
The building itself is a historic gem, once being a theater, now a gallery and home of several businesses including art classes. Take a walk to or from here on Broadway and enjoy the historic architecture for a free and delightful treat.
Nicely refinished interior and wide selection make this a comfortable location to read, public wifi available, children's programming and a great view of the lake. Also home of the city offices and council chambers.
Albert Lea Public Library
211 E Clark St
Nicely refinished interior and wide selection make this a comfortable location to read, public wifi available, children's programming and a great view of the lake. Also home of the city offices and council chambers.
Check out the local history by diving in here. http://www.fchm.us/
Freeborn County Historical Museum
1031 Bridge Avenue
Check out the local history by diving in here. http://www.fchm.us/

Shopping

This is where the movie theater is located. Along with several specialty shops like a delicatessen, clothing, hair salon, tanning, department stores, and several restaurants featuring pizza, mexican, asian cuisine. OH and there is a walking club that you could participate in doing laps of the halls! Or join the anytime fitness center.
Northbridge Mall
2610 Bridge Ave
This is where the movie theater is located. Along with several specialty shops like a delicatessen, clothing, hair salon, tanning, department stores, and several restaurants featuring pizza, mexican, asian cuisine. OH and there is a walking club that you could participate in doing laps of the halls! Or join the anytime fitness center.
If you can't find what your looking for check here.
Walmart Supercenter
1550 Blake Ave
If you can't find what your looking for check here.

Essentials

Many healthy options here, a cafeteria that is pretty decent most days, a caribou coffee inside and gasolene discount program based on special items you buy. Order online and get it delivered to your door too! Pharmacy also.
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Hy-Vee
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Many healthy options here, a cafeteria that is pretty decent most days, a caribou coffee inside and gasolene discount program based on special items you buy. Order online and get it delivered to your door too! Pharmacy also.
Want to check what events might be coming up or where to find something that Mr. Google Pants can't help you with? Go talk to one of the very helpful people here with tons of local knowledge. And it's really close! http://albertleatourism.org/
Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau
132 North Broadway Avenue
Want to check what events might be coming up or where to find something that Mr. Google Pants can't help you with? Go talk to one of the very helpful people here with tons of local knowledge. And it's really close! http://albertleatourism.org/

Entertainment & Activities

Located at the back of the mall (park in back) you can catch a new movie for $5 on Tuesdays! The seats are reclining and comfy! http://www.cectheatres.com/theatre/?tid=3
Mall Cinema 7 Theatre
2550 Bridge Ave
Located at the back of the mall (park in back) you can catch a new movie for $5 on Tuesdays! The seats are reclining and comfy! http://www.cectheatres.com/theatre/?tid=3
This is another great way to experience some fun activities in Albert Lea, the boathouse! Check out the bikes, canoes, stand up paddle boards, hamboards and other rentals! For more information including hours and costs check here: http://albertlea.k12.mn.us/community-education/rock-gym-boathouse
Brookside Boathouse
Fountain Lake Trail
This is another great way to experience some fun activities in Albert Lea, the boathouse! Check out the bikes, canoes, stand up paddle boards, hamboards and other rentals! For more information including hours and costs check here: http://albertlea.k12.mn.us/community-education/rock-gym-boathouse
Not a likely location for a rock wall gym but here it is! If you want to climb around they have what you need here! Friday and Saturday 6p-9p gear available. see website http://albertlea.k12.mn.us/community-education/rock-gym-boathouse
Brookside Education Center
211 W Richway Dr
Not a likely location for a rock wall gym but here it is! If you want to climb around they have what you need here! Friday and Saturday 6p-9p gear available. see website http://albertlea.k12.mn.us/community-education/rock-gym-boathouse