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Cozy Corners: Indoor Activities to Beat the Winter Chill
Willmar Lakes Area Cozy Corners: Indoor Activities to Beat the Winter Chill By the Willmar Conference Center Winter in Minnesota may be chilly, but the Willmar Lakes Area offers plenty of warm, inviting places to relax, explore, and enjoy the season. Whether you’re looking for indoor entertainment, delicious meals, or...
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December Delights: Your Guide to a Month of Holiday Cheer!
December is just around the corner, and the Willmar Lakes Area is gearing up for a festive month filled with sparkling lights, heartfelt performances, community traditions, and cozy winter fun. Whether you’re searching for family activities, holiday shopping, live entertainment, or a cheerful night out, you’ll find something...
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Winter Magic Awaits in the Willmar Lakes Area
As the last of the autumn leaves fall and the first snowflakes begin to swirl, November marks the start of something magical in the Willmar Lakes Area. It’s the perfect time to cozy up, sip something warm, and start planning your winter getaway to our corner of central...
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Discover the Magic of September in the Willmar Lakes Area
As the summer sun begins to give way to the crisp embrace of autumn, the Willmar Lakes Area comes alive with a vibrant array of events that celebrate the beauty and bounty of the season. September is a particularly exciting month, offering a perfect blend of cultural festivities,...
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The Hustle of the Holiday Season is Here
As the holidays quickly approach, our schedules start to fill up with children's Christmas programs and holiday band/choir concerts as well as holiday shopping and family gatherings. And if time allows, we'd also like to attend a few of the special holiday events taking place around the county....
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The Holidays Light Up the Willmar Lakes Area
There's so much to do and see during the holidays in the Willmar Lakes Area! With the amazing events starting mid-November and going throughout the month of December, you will definitely need to plan more than one visit to fit it all in! Holidaze Event Holidaze is the annual celebration...
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The Historical Side of the Willmar Lakes Area
By Bailey Hovland So often, we focus on the here and now. We’re looking to try all the newest things — new restaurants, new stores, and new events. Because we are always looking forward, we often forget that looking back can be just as much fun. The Willmar Lakes...
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The possibilities are endless on our 30 recreational lakes…boating, swimming, fishing, water skiing, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boating, hydro biking, paddle boarding and so much more!
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Explore our Trails
Surrounded by beautiful lakes and scenery…who wouldn’t take a hike or a leisurely bike ride to enjoy the view? With miles of trials to choose from, you can always find new places to explore.
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