The Brainerd Lakes Area is famous the world over. Northern Minnesota's Brainerd Lakes Area offers a high quality of life. In a backdrop of gorgeous lakes, world-class recreation and natural beauty, the Brainerd Lakes Area offers attractions, shopping, dining, and endless outdoor activities that makes for family traditions and lifetime memories.
Brainerd is best known for its fishing. However, many visitors to the Brainerd Lakes Area are impressed by the close proximity and wide variety of attractions, events and recreational opportunities.
Ranked one of the "Top 50 Golf Destinations in the World" by Golf Digest, the Brainerd Lakes Area contains the most renowned courses in Minnesota, designed by many of golf's legends. Pristine fairways cut through Minnesota's northwoods, travel by glistening waters to every flag, inviting all skill levels to the game. The Brainerd Golf Trail courses have received many national golf awards, including awards from Golf Digest and Golf Magazine. Map of 24 Area Courses
For real live exhibits, check out Moondance Ranch and Wildlife Park. This is the largest wildlife park in the area, with native and exotic animals, plus trail rides, waterslide and hot tub, go-karts, mini-golf, a unique gift shop, and great food.
In Nisswa, the place to be on a hot day is the Nisswa Family Fun Center. Cool down with a 400-foot waterslide, hot tubs, and Minnesota's only roller blade track and hockey rink. Now boasting a rock-climbing wall and a few select rides that used to reside at the Paul Bunyan Amusement Center. This is sure-fire family fun!
Whether you are a go-kart fan, a dirt track fan or maybe you prefer muscle car and dragster racing, Brainerd Minnesota has it all. If it's high speed fun your looking for, then look no further than Brainerd International Raceway where main events include the Lucas Oil Poweraid NHRA Nationals and the Muscle Car Shoot Out! If you're visiting on the weekend, you'll want to spend Saturday evening at the North Central Motor Speedway. Located south of Brainerd, this is dirt-track racing at its best!
Looking for a fun way to get your group or meeting together? Check out the Mississippi Belle of Brainerd, a unique paddle-wheel boat on the beautiful Upper Mississippi River. The Belle can accommodate up to 100 passengers and offers lunch and dinner cruises as well as charters for all occasions.
For great fun anytime of the day, Grand Casino Mille Lacs is the place to be. This is Las Vegas-style action, right in the Brainerd Lakes Area. 24 hours of gaming fun, restaurants, children's arcade and Kid's Quest.
This is just the short list. You will never be bored in Brainerd!