Brainerd MN Area Activities and Attractions
  • 207 Holes of Golf (14 courses)
  • Movie Theaters (10 screens)
  • Bowling
  • Unique, specialty and gift shops
  • Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox Amusement Center
  • Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) –Only 3 miles away!
  • Pirates Cove (Minature Golf)
  • Wild West Stunt Show
  • Antique Hunting
  • Driving Range
  • Worship at the church of your choice
  • Fishing Guides
  • 44 Restaurants
  • Giant Waterslide
  • Nisswa Turtle Races
  • Historical Museum
  • Horseback Riding
  • Bumper Boats
  • Paul Bunyan Trail (for biking, hiking, rollerblading)
  • This Old Farm Pioneer Village
  • Vacationland Park
  • Go Carts & Mini Indy Racers

The Paul Bunyan Trail
The Brainerd Lakes Vacationland of MN has something for everyone to enjoy. From an hours long boat trip through the Gull Lake Chain to the town of Nisswa, to a nap on the beach you can find it all right here! Take a walk down the main street of Nisswa and enjoy the shopping opportunities! You will find souvenirs, antiques, unique gifts and specialty shops. This is a true tourist stop you wont want to miss. Although fishing and boating are top pastimes, other outdoor fun awaits. Take a bike trip on the Paul Bunyan Trail. Enjoy a quiet walk in the woods. Need some excitement? Get behind the wheel of a race car and tear up the track! Continue the generations long tradition with a stop by the Paul Bunyan Amusement Center, where Paul Bunyan the legendary logger will greet the kids by name, and check on what vacation adventures they have found. The Brainerd Resort Area is known worldwide for its golfing opportunities. Love the winter? Snowmobile Trails and Cross Country Ski Trails provide endless opportunities. With all the activity you are sure to work up an appetite! Yes, good food and lots of it is never far away. Take a boat ride to one of the many lakeside restaurants on Gull Lake, or jump in the car for a meal at a diner or a five star restaurant. We will see you soon, as you enjoy your vacation in our little slice of heaven, in the Gull Lake Resort Area! Check out our family resort and find out why we are the favorite in Minnesota Family Vacation Cabin & Condo Rentals!

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