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Things to Do

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Zorbaz Pizza on Ottertail

This place is a must during your stay! Come over by boat or car, you can dock your boat right at the restaurant. Enjoy a lakeside dinner at this fun mexican restaurant and be sure to try their famous nachos and frozen margaritas.

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Big Putt Mini Golf

Big Fish Kayaks & Watersports has recently opened Big Putt Mini Golf in Ottertail. A newly built 18-hole ADA-compliant mini golf course which provides entertainment for all ages. They also serve ice cream to enjoy after your game.

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Beach Bums Bar and Restaurant

Beach Bums is a lake-side restaurant with a beach bar vibe offering signature coastal drinks. Try their fish tacos or shrimp! Check their facebook page to discover their live music schedule for the Summer.

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Battle Lake Boathouse

Cozy spot in downtown Battle Lake, famous for smash burgers, pasta, plus apps, salads, pizza, desserts, beer, wine, and cocktails.

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Granny’s Pantry Ice Cream & Candy shop

After your dinner in Battle Lake, make sure to stop by Granny’s pantry for Ice Cream with the kids, it is always a family-favorite and kids can pick out candy to take home to the lake.

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1910 Sip House

Discover a unique spot in Lakes Country to enjoy craft cider with friends in a cozy grain bin. Just 9.6 miles from the cabin and located in Battle Lake. They offer a wide range of beverages and sometimes host live music.

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Willy T's Tavern

Take a quick drive over to Willy T's Tavern to enjoy a nice meal on the patio while you watch the golfers. Willy T's is located within Thumper Pond Resort and golf course. Thumper Pond also has an indoor pool and slide for rainy days.

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Spanky's Stone Hearth Grill

Fine dining in the lakes area. Known for locally sourced dishes and a view of Rose Lake.

Bike Trip
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Bowling Pins

Seek Adventure

Glendalough State Park

Swim, canoe, kayak or cast a line for legendary pan fish on Battle Lake. Borrow a fishing kit from the park office. Bike the paved Glendalough Trail loop or hike the scenic Beaver Pond Interpretive Trail.

Big Fish Kayak Rental

Rent kayaks, stand-up paddle board, tubes, and Maui Mats just in between Battle Lake and Ottertail. They also have a mini golf course to experience with your family.

ABC Brewing

A family-friendly brewery where you can enjoy wood-fire pizza and drinks while kids can play on the pirateship playground and yard games. You can also schedule a pedal pub for a 2 hour ride around Battle Lake with friends!

Never Better Wellness

Yoga classes offered on the upper level of “Never Better Wellness” in downtown Battle Lake, check out their facebook page for more information.

Shoreline Restaurant and Bar

Shoreline restaurant is a family-friendly restaurant located across from Battle Lake with Bowling lanes and darts!

Explore Ottertail

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  • Enjoy coffee and breakfast at The Williams Company Store and later head over to Periwinkle Place for more lakes area shopping. The downtown area in Battle Lake is also a great area for lunch and shopping!
     

  • Enjoy the Music in the Park Series at Ottertail City Park in the summer, free to the public. Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy!
     

  • The cabin is a quick 6 minute drive to downtown Ottertail. You can stop by Carr's Lake Country Supermarket for groceries and be sure to try their famous caramel rolls during your stay. â€‹â€‹

 

  • In the Summer, pick up fresh beignets from the food truck across from Beach Bums Eatery on the beach, they are open 8am to 1pm Monday through Saturdays!

 

  • If you have a rainy day, Otter Cove Children’s museum is a super unique play place for kids to explore in Fergus Falls, MN about 30 minutes away. The library in Fergus also has lots of fun kid attractions to keep them busy!

 

  • Golf courses nearby: Balmoral Golf Course, Thumper Pond Golf Course that also features a waterpark and Bar & Restaurant.

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