"Award winning wines & great tours 361 days of the year."

"Drink wine, and you will sleep well. Sleep, and you will not sin. Avoid sin, and you will be saved. Ergo, drink wine and be saved." - Medieval German saying

Visiting Information

Carlos Creek Winery is home to one of the largest vineyards and apple orchards in Minnesota. There is no cost for touring and tours are available at 1:00 and 3:00 daily plus at 5:00 on Saturdays. Come and take a tour and sample the fine wines produced right at the winery. Feel free to walk around the grounds and tour the United States' largest permanent maze and and the wine cave. Also enjoy live music during the summer!

Hours

Open Year Round - Closed New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day

Winter Hours
Jan - Mar
Sunday through Thursday, 12:00 to 5:00
Friday and Saturday, 11:00 to 6:00
Summer Hours
Apr - Dec
Sunday, 12:00 to 6:00
Monday through Saturday, 11:00 to 6:00

Group tours are also available. Call 320-846-5443 for booking.

Directions

From the North:

  • Take MN highway 29 south.
  • Turn right onto onto County Road 5 in Miltona (The Lake Miltona Golf Club will be at the intersection)
  • At a T-intersection, take a left turn onto County Road 34.
  • Carlos Creek Winery will be on your left after 4.0 miles - look for white fencing.

From the South, East, or West:

  • Take I-94 to Alexandria (about 1:40 Southeast of Fargo/Moorhead or 2:00 Northwest of the Twin Cities).
  • Take the exit for MN highway 29 North, then follow 29 North through Alexandria.
  • Take a left at the intersection with 3rd Ave (County Road 82). Go .7 miles.
  • Turn right onto County Road 22 at the stoplights. Stay on 22 for 2.3 miles.
  • Turn right onto County Road 104 (there will be a billboard for Arrowwood resort across the intersection). Stay on 104 for 1.5 miles.
  • At the T-intersection, turn left onto County Road 34.
  • Carlos Creek Winery will be on your right 1.9 miles down the road - look for white fencing.

Things to Do

Activities Page

Whether you're here on a beautiful afternoon in the summer or a chilly winter day, there's always something to do at Carlos Creek Winery! Visit the Activities page to see what you can do during your visit.

Places to Stay

Lodging Page

Alexandria and the surrounding area offer one of the widest and best selections of hotels and resorts in Minnesota. Our Lodging page includes a list of places we would recommend if you need a place to stay.

Places to Eat

Restaurants Page

The Alexandria area also offers a great variety of restaurants. Visit our Restaurants page for some ideas on dining locations near the Winery.