All year long, the Brainerd Lakes Area serves as a playground for people of all ages with varying interests. Whether you're into outdoor recreational activities, live to shop 'til you drop or enjoy the arts and culture, the Brainerd Lakes Area has something you're sure to enjoy.
Activities & Attractions
The Brainerd Lakes Area is full of activities for people of all ages and interests to enjoy. No matter the season, we’ve got something fun for everyone!
Arts & Culture
The Brainerd Lakes Area is rich in arts and culture with the abundance of art galleries, festivals, theatrical and musical performances that can be found in the surrounding communities.
Beaches
Ready to spend some time in the surf and turf? Public beaches can be found throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area which makes it convenient to enjoy the feature that the area is known for – the water.
Fishing
Lakes are plentiful in the Brainerd Lakes Area and so are the fish! No mater the season or the species, you’re sure to land a big catch when you set sail on the local waterways.
Golf
Hit the Brainerd Lakes Area links to enjoy a beautiful day, sensational surrounds and world-class golf. There are dozens of courses throughout the area that are sure to provide entertainment, challenges and fun for golfers of all skill levels.
Hunting
The Brainerd Lakes Area is an ideal hunting destination due to the availability of public land to hunt and to the healthy population of game living in the area. The area is also home to various hunting preserves as well as gun clubs and ranges to help aid in perfecting your shot.
Museums
The Brainerd Lakes Area has a rich and colorful history which is explained in detail at museums and historical parks throughout the area.
Night Life
When the sun goes down in the Brainerd Lakes Area, the fun heats up! Excitement abounds for people of all ages and interests both day and night.
Parks & Forests
Densely forested with pines and hardwoods, the Brainerd Lakes Area marks the start of Minnesota’s northwoods experience. Explore city, state and federal parks to reconnect with Mother Nature.
Seasonal Recreation
No matter the season, the Brainerd Lakes Area has something fun to do. Enjoy scenic drives and hunting during the fall months, cross country ski and snowmobile in the winter months and fish the 465 area lakes in the summer months. We’ve got recreational activities to offer 365 days of the year!
Shopping
You can literally shop til' you drop in the Brainerd Lakes Area. With stores big and small in all of the area communities, you're sure to find just what you're looking for and even items that you least expect.
Trails
In the Brainerd Lakes Area, you can travel trails to get a more intimate look at the best of nature in the region. Our trails are open year round for recreational activities such as walking, biking, rollerblading, snowmobiling and cross country skiing.
Water Recreation
One of the things that the Brainerd Lakes Area is known for is the abundance of beautiful lakes located within a 60 mile radius of Brainerd/Baxter and there are many ways in which you can enjoy these 465 area lakes. It’s gotta be the water in the Brainerd Lakes Area!
