Day trip ideas for kids of all ages!

Bump N’ Putt Family Fun Center in Pequot Lakes is just what it says – if funnest was a word this would be the place to have it! With water wars, pedal carts, big wheels, basketball toss, mini golf, children's farm and play-maze, roller racers, and five new attractions - mongoose, land rover, velocipedes, rockets, and Dads and Lads Backhoes.   

Are you competitive? Try this - for any ages, even the real little ones you can beat your siblings in a timed race at Vacationland Family Fun Park with the some of the fastest go-carts in the state! After a tough race, cool off with water-wars or the bumper boats in the olympic size pool. Practice your swing in the batting cages! Free admittance – pay as you play!

It’s a beautiful day and you brought the little kids. Kids will enjoy Paul Bunyan Land which is still the perfect place for them to enjoy the amusement park rides. This Old Farm is part of Paul Bunyan Land, which is great for the parent to venture around in and check out antiques from a hundred years ago.

The Brainerd Lakes Area truly is a golf destination no matter your age! Here are a few awesome mini courses to challenge the kids:

Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf is a world-class mini golf facility! It includes golfing through the pirate’s ships and under waterfalls. Located south of Brainerd International Raceway on Highway 371.

Whistling Wolf mini golf and gifts in Crosslake is among the scenic wooded setting, with waterfalls, meandering stream, and pond.  Play the world famous “Northern Pike Hole." Hit your final shot into the outhouse and win a free game!

Wildwedge Mini Golf in Jenkins is one of the newest miniature golf courses which consists of 18 very challenging holes. The course has ponds, waterfalls, and streams running through it. 

Take the kids fishing by going on one of the fishing launches at Eddy's Resort. With all the help and expertise the kids are given, they are practically guaranteed to catch something.

Take ‘em out to the ball game! Buy them some peanuts and crackerjacks. Buy yourself a pop or beer. The Brainerd Blue Thunder are rocking the Brainerd Lakes Area! Get the best seat in the bleachers and volunteer your kids to play the inning games. Bring your camera and get a picture with Babe the Blue Thunders mascot!  Schedules available on the Blue Thunder Web site and at the Chamber information centers!

Have the need for speed? Check out North Central Speedway located South of Brainerd/Baxter on 371 business route. Every single Saturday night at 7pm hear the engines roar! The late models, modifieds, supers, MW Mods, and Streets are the latest trend in the area.

For more attractions in the Brainerd Lakes Area, visit the attractions section of our Web site, found under the visitor button located on each page.  Enjoy your time in the Brainerd Lakes Area!