Minnesota's Best Hotels and Resorts for Families

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Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge, Deerwood, MN

Ruttger’s is prides itself on family-friendliness. Kids programs allow parents some time to enjoy the beach, golf, or each other. Yet boat rentals, fishing, and a kid-friendly executive course…

Ruttger’s is prides itself on family-friendliness. Kids programs allow parents some time to…

14 Perfect Minnesota Getaways!

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Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge, Deerwood, MN

If you’re looking for a family-friendly getaway in the Brainerd Lakes area, but want to escape the Brainerd Lakes crowds, make a beeline for Ruttger’s. The difference between…

If you’re looking for a family-friendly getaway in the Brainerd Lakes area, but want to…

The 9 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Minnesota!

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Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, MN

The single track trails at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area are spread across 800 acres. The 25 miles of single track (and 20 miles of groomed winter fat biking) trails serve up plenty of tight…

The single track trails at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area are spread across 800 acres. The 25…

Minnesota's Best Public Golf Courses

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The Classic at Madden’s, Brainerd, MN

The Classic is truly a classic course at a classic Brainerd Lakes area resort: Madden’s. The course was designed by its superintendent, Scott Hoffman, with an emphasis on walkability. Beautiful…

The Classic is truly a classic course at a classic Brainerd Lakes area resort: Madden’s. The…

The 8 Best Mini Golf Courses in Minnesota!

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Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf, Brainerd, MN

Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf is an awesome chain, with only one Minnesota location. And that’s in Brainerd. Pirate lore, waterfalls, ships, caves, and of course, buried treasure add a…

Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf is an awesome chain, with only one Minnesota location. And…

Preserving Our Past: MN's Best Historical Sites

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Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, Onamia, MN

Located just south of the eponymous lake, Mille Lacs Kathio State Park contains another of the state’s most important archaeological sites. Petaga Point represents nearly 9,000 years of human…

Located just south of the eponymous lake, Mille Lacs Kathio State Park contains another of the…

Top Outdoor Activities: Best Fly Fishing Spots in Minnesota

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Stoney Brook, Brainerd, MN

In Central Minnesota, you can target brook trout in Stoney Brook near where it flows into Upper Gull Lake. The stream is relatively open and free over overhanging trees as it makes its way through…

In Central Minnesota, you can target brook trout in Stoney Brook near where it flows into Upper…

Ultimate Relaxation: The 10 Best Spas in Minnesota

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Glacial Waters Spa at Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, MN

By far the best spa in the Brainerd Lakes area, Glacial Waters is the place to go after a long day on the lake or the links. Ranked as one of the country’s best, Glacial Waters Spa boasts a…

By far the best spa in the Brainerd Lakes area, Glacial Waters is the place to go after a long day…

The 8 Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Minnesota!

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration, Crosslake, MN

If you’re in the Brainerd-Lakes area for St. Patrick’s Day, Crosslake hosts the biggest and oldest celebration in the region. The town has put on this event for more than four decades.…

If you’re in the Brainerd-Lakes area for St. Patrick’s Day, Crosslake hosts the biggest…

The 10 Best Pumpkin Patches in Minnesota!

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Gilby’s Orchard, Aitkin, MN

For pumpkin-searching folks in the Mille Lacs area, Gilby's Nursery and Orchard is a good bet. The orchard offers family fun like hayrides, walking trails and a haunted corn maze, along with more…

For pumpkin-searching folks in the Mille Lacs area, Gilby's Nursery and Orchard is a good bet. The…

Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Minnesota!

The Classic at Madden’s, Brainerd, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Minnesota!

The Classic is truly a classic course at a classic Brainerd Lakes area resort: Madden’s. The course was designed by its superintendent, Scott Hoffman, with an emphasis on walkability. Beautiful… Read More

Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge, Deerwood, MN

Featured in 14 Perfect Minnesota Getaways!

If you’re looking for a family-friendly getaway in the Brainerd Lakes area, but want to escape the Brainerd Lakes crowds, make a beeline for Ruttger’s. The difference between… Read More

Glacial Waters Spa at Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Spas in Minnesota!

By far the best spa in the Brainerd Lakes area, Glacial Waters is the place to go after a long day on the lake or the links. Ranked as one of the country’s best, Glacial Waters Spa boasts a… Read More

Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf, Brainerd, MN

Featured in The 8 Best Mini Golf Courses in Minnesota!

Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf is an awesome chain, with only one Minnesota location. And that’s in Brainerd. Pirate lore, waterfalls, ships, caves, and of course, buried treasure add a… Read More

Whistle Stop Café, Hinckley, MN

Featured in The 7 Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in Minnesota!

The Whistle Stop Café is a cozy little, wood-paneled restaurant that serves all-day breakfast and that hallmark of mom and pop perfection: House-made pies. Biscuits and gravy? Hot beef… Read More

Grand Buffet, Hinckley, MN

Featured in 10 Best Buffets in Minnesota

The Grand Buffet—at Grand Casino in Hinckley—is especially noteworthy because it combines flavors and cuisines that aren’t typically found at a resort buffet in the Upper Midwest… Read More

Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, Onamia, MN

Featured in The Top 15 Historical Sites in Minnesota!

Located just south of the eponymous lake, Mille Lacs Kathio State Park contains another of the state’s most important archaeological sites. Petaga Point represents nearly 9,000 years of human… Read More

Stoney Brook, Brainerd, MN

Featured in The 7 Best Fly Fishing Spots in Minnesota!

In Central Minnesota, you can target brook trout in Stoney Brook near where it flows into Upper Gull Lake. The stream is relatively open and free over overhanging trees as it makes its way through… Read More

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