While you are having your family vacation at East Silent Lake Resort, you are close to many of our great communities that offer unique shops, parks and lakes, eateries and endless fun events. Battle Lake City is one of the hottest spots for families interested in vacationing in beautiful Otter Tail County.

Battle Lake, known as the “Little City with a Big Heart”, is a bustling little community wrapped snugly around the western edge of West Battle Lake in central Minnesota’s “lakes country”. The City has a population of 875 and a total of 1.47 square miles of land. With increasing development adjacent to the city and on nearby lakes, it appears to be much larger nowadays.

Some famous area attractions in our Battle Lake City includes: the Prospect House and Civil War Museum, Glendalough State Park, Phelps Mill Park, Inspiration Peak, and much more. Your family can also enjoy arts and craft shows, floral and gift shops, ice cream parlors, coffee and tea cafes, as well as the fun walleye tournaments and turtle races!

Battle Lake has something to offer everyone of every age in every season. It’s truly a place for your family to relax and enjoy!