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Spicer and New London

Located on the shores of Green Lake, Spicer and its next door neighbor, New London ideal country retreats. Kandiyohi County boasts over 100 lakes, most of them around these two towns. So naturally, Spicer is home to over a dozen top-notch lakeside resorts and a healthy selection of campgrounds. Visitors are also located near the beautiful Glacier Ridge Trail, where you can enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding farmland, pastures, and spotted wood.

While you're visiting you might want to stop by Spicer Castle Bed and Breakfast for a good old-fashioned murder mystery. Guests are assigned roles to play and are charged with one simple task-to throw suspicion off themselves and survive long enough to learn who committed the heinous crime. It's a great way to leave yourself behind and meet new friends at the same time.

New London is a small lakefront community offers you more than just access to great fishing, canoeing, and boating. Its thriving downtown area offers a unique blend of big city variety and small town charm that will surely keep you coming back for more.

During the summer, be sure to watch the award winning Little Crow Water Ski Team as they wow audiences every Friday at Neer Park with their amazing human pyramids and other death-defying stunts.

 The fun continues on the water with New London Water Day in July. This annual festival celebrates with a grand parade, kids fishing derby, food, and fun for the entire family.

The New London Music Festival attracts all sorts of musical acts from around the area. Any kind of music lover will be able to find something to enjoy or know the joy of discovering something completely new.

Remember to visit the Monogolia Historical Society and Museum, which houses an impressive genealogical library dating back to 1859. Housed within the historic Lebanon Lutheran Church, this museum also house a wide variety of unique items including a linotype newspaper, handmade wooden tools, and a wicker undertaker's basket. You can also get a taste of pioneer life exploring an 1869 Sakariason cabin.