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$$

This column indicates the typical price range of this hotel. We use the following codes: E=Economy (under $50), M=Midrange ($50 to $100), U=Upscale ($100 to $150), L=Luxury (over $150). Please note that room rates fluctuate (seasonal popularity, special events in the area, etc.).

Miles

The approximate distance in miles from the exit to the hotel. These are calculations using GPS data. Distances along city streets will be somewhat different but this should give you a good idea of the distances to Discount Hotels near the cited Interstate exit.

Fit

Discount Hotels near I-90 in Albert Lea offering  'fitness' or exercise facilities are indicated with an F in this column. If the hotel also has a spa, it is so indicated by an S in this column. Most hotels define a 'spa' as a large hot tub with built in water jets. In a few cases, fitness facilities and spas may be off-premises (entry by pass issued by the hotel) in which case dressing rooms are also present for your convenience.

Kit

Discount Hotels near I-90 in Albert Lea offering a full kitchen or 'kitchenette' are indicated with an 'K' in this column. An 'M' in this column indicates microwave available. If the room also has a refrigerator, it is so indicated by an 'R' in this column. Many hotels have some rooms furnished with microwaves and small refrigerators but you have to request them. We list them only if there is not an additional charge (or so they have informed us).

I'net

Discount Hotels near I-90 in Albert Lea offering Internet access are indicated (with an M for dial-up and W for wideband) in the I'net column. Please note that 'wideband' facilities vary. In addition to a network port (usually installed in the docking station), we suggest you bring along cables and your Windows distribution CD (in case you are required to load a special network driver). For 'dial up dataports', you would only need a modem and an RJ-11 patch cord (which you should always have with you, anyway).

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  Visitors' Center - The Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau has its offices at 143 West Clark.
  From I-90 eastbound take exit 154 and drive south on MN-13 to Sunset Street. Turn left and follow Sunset (which changes its name to Lakeview Blvd to its end at Fountain Street. Turn left on Fountain, drive 5 blocks east to Washington Avenue, turn right and go 2 blocks to Clark Street. Turn left and the visitors' center is in mid block at 143 West Clark.
  From I-90 westbound take exit 159-B and follow I-35 southbound to exit 12. There you exit onto US-65. Follow US-65 to Clark Street. Turn right and the visitors' center is about 5½ blocks from US-65 at 143 West Clark.
  For more information, phone 1-800-345-8414.

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  Freeborn Historical Museum & Pioneer Village - A combination museum with 8,000 sqft of exhibits including musical instruments, toys, medical apparatus and other artifacts from the pioneer days - plus a restored pioneer village including a one-room school (even has an 'out-house' in the rear but no Sears Roebuck catalog), log cabin (built in 1853), general store completely stocked with merchandise, telephone office (with working phones you can try out), blacksmith shop, post office, etc.
  From I-90 take exit 157 and drive south on Bridge Avenue for about 1.5 miles to the museum at 1031 Bridge Avenue.
  For more information phone 1-507-373-8003 or visit their web site at FreebornMuseum.