Brainerd Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Early Autumn landscape of the Paul Bunyan Trail alongside Birch trees in a forest near Brainerd, Minnesota, USA.
Early Autumn landscape of the Paul Bunyan Trail alongside Birch trees in a forest near Brainerd, Minnesota, USA.
Brainerd, Minnesota is a regional center on the Mississippi River in Northern Minnesota
One of the docks at sunset on a clear day. Maddens is a full featured resort on Gull Lake near Brainerd, MN
Antique gas pumps at This Old Farm & Pioneer Village near Brainerd, MN
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
6967 Lake Forest Rd Brainerd MN
The price is ₹8,925 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
₹8,925
₹10,686 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Brainerd. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Great stay. Breakfast was so good. Grandkids loved the Waterpark. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

3 out of 5
15739 Audubon Way Brainerd MN
The price is ₹13,737 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
₹13,737
₹15,231 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Brainerd. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (859 reviews)
This placw was wonderful. It was my husband, 3 year old, 2 year old and myself at 9 months pregnant. Our kids had a great time. We had a great time and were able to create unforgetable memories. The room was very comfortable. The staff was amazing. Food was very very good and fresh. If we are ever ...

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN

2 out of 5
15058 Dellwood Dr Brainerd MN
The price is ₹10,491 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
₹10,491
₹11,632 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brainerd. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The room was clean and they had availability last minute on Christmas Day- thank goodness!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN
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The Point - On Gull Lake

The Point - On Gull Lake

2 out of 5
10408 Squaw Point Rd Brainerd MN
Stay at this condo in Brainerd. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Mount Ski Gull and The Classic at Madden's Golf Course ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Clean, spacious oasis on the lake, owner is amazing to assit if you ever have any questions. Nice quiet and serene place to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenic lake right outside your patio door. Definitely a new fav spot if mine and my daughter's. Perfect distance from stores. Yet far enough to ...

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

The Point - On Gull Lake
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Popular places to visit

Brainerd International Raceway

You can take time to visit Brainerd International Raceway during your travels to Brainerd. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Brainerd International Raceway

The Classic at Madden's Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in East Gull Lake at The Classic at Madden's Golf Course. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

The Classic at Madden's Golf Course

Cragun's Legacy Courses

Enjoy a round of golf in East Gull Lake at Cragun's Legacy Courses. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Cragun's Legacy Courses

Legacy at Cragun's

Enjoy a round of golf in East Gull Lake at Legacy at Cragun's. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Legacy at Cragun's

Paul Bunyan Land

Bring the family to Paul Bunyan Land and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Brainerd. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

Paul Bunyan Land

Lake Ossawinnamakee

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Ossawinnamakee during your travels in Brainerd. Wander the lakeside or discover the waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

Lake Ossawinnamakee

Cities near Brainerd

Grab your mountain bike and hit the trails!

Deerwood

One of the docks at sunset on a clear day. Maddens is a full featured resort on Gull Lake near Brainerd, MN

East Gull Lake

Bridge over Mississippi River, New Orleans in background

Cushing

#colorful Sunrise on the lake. Nothing better than this to greet you in the morning on the cabin.

Pierz

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