Minnesota's Best Hotels and Resorts for Families

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Grandview Lodge, Nisswa, MN

Grandview is a classic Northwoods resort in the Brainerd Lakes area. This popular family getaway presides over the north end of Gull Lake and offers just about any activity your family could want.…

Grandview is a classic Northwoods resort in the Brainerd Lakes area. This popular family getaway…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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 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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The Farm on St. Mathias, Brainerd, MN

People looking for a sustainable take on pumpkin farming should check out the Farm on St. Mathias near Brainerd. In addition to sustainability, and responsible farming practices, the farm boasts two…

People looking for a sustainable take on pumpkin farming should check out the Farm on St. Mathias…

Get Lost: Minnesota's Best Corn Mazes!

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The Farm on St. Mathias, Brainerd, MN

The biggest and “most intense” corn maze in the Brainerd Lakes area can be found at the Farm on St. Mathias. In addition to the large, six-acre main maze, the farm also creates a smaller,…

The biggest and “most intense” corn maze in the Brainerd Lakes area can be found at the…

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

Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Minnesota!

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

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

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

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

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.… 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

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