Lakes and natural beauty are two things that the Brainerd Lakes Area is known best for.
Relax on waters edge on one of the local beaches in the Brainerd Lakes Area.
Enjoy area lakes and rivers by canoe, kayak or boat.
The Brainerd Lakes Area is the perfect destination for all seasons, especially in the fall.
The beautiful city of Pequot Lakes just north of Brainerd/Baxter.
Bike, walk, skate or hike on area trails like the Paul Bunyan Trail.
Enjoy the 465 area lakes from sun up to sun down.
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Brainerd Lakes Chamber
7393 State Hwy 371 SBrainerd, MN 56401
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The Brainerd Lakes Chamber, with offices in Brainerd, Crosslake and Pequot Lakes, is your official tourism resource in central Minnesota. People from throughout the Midwest have fallen in love with the Brainerd Lakes Area for its natural beauty – the clear blue lakes and the plush green forests – as well as its abundance of recreational opportunities, beloved festivals, and destination shopping. Looking for adventure? You will find it here with our premier trails and hundreds of lakes. The Brainerd Lakes Area boasts Minnesota’s first state mountain biking trail system as well as nearly half of the more than 100-mile Paul Bunyan Trail. The many lakes offer everything from kayaking to kite surfing. Enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, canoeing, jet-skiing, tubing, scuba diving, or just relaxing along the shoreline with more than 465 lakes in this central Minnesota region.
But the Brainerd Lakes Area is more than lakes and trails. You will find world-class destination golfing with some of the most highly rated golf courses in the Midwest. Through our many forests, you can enjoy riding your ATV, hunting, camping, horseback riding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, hiking and many other outdoor activities.
Explore diverse shopping opportunities. The Brainerd Lakes Area features a mix of retail stores, both big and small, including many specialty stores offering those one-of-a-kind finds, many created by local artisans! The region also is known for its many antique stores.
When you come to the Brainerd Lakes Area, you will be able to enjoy all the comforts of home – and then some – when you stay at one of our lodging facilities. Find more than 130 lodging choices, with our many resorts, hotels, campgrounds, and bed and breakfast inns.
The Brainerd Lakes Chamber represents more than 350 lodging, retail, attractions, recreation, and dining businesses in the region. The Chamber operates offices in Brainerd, Crosslake, Pequot Lakes, and the Welcome Center on Highway 371 South of Brainerd, and online at explorebrainerdlakes.com. There’s More to Explore in the Brainerd Lakes Area, Minnesota’s premier vacation destination. Make your plans to visit Brainerd today!
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Ice fishing in Ely / Credit: Ely Area Tourism Bureau
Wayzata Chilly Open on Lake Minnetonka / Dynamic Photowerks
Anda Spa at Hotel Ivy / Hotel ivy
With 25 miles of groomed winter fat biking trails, Cuyuna is the Midwest's next big adventure destination / Cuyuna.com
Swimming in Voyageurs National Park / Paul Vincent
Elevate your Minnesota vacation with a zip lining adventure / Brainerd Zip Line Tour
The Mississippi River headwaters under a pastel sky at Itasca State Park
Mickey's Diner in St. Paul / Jim Hoffman
Bring your pup on the dog-friendly hiking trails at Gooseberry Falls State Park on the North Shore / Micah Kvidt
Get up close and personal with grizzly bears at the Minnesota Zoo / Minnesota Zoo
US Pond Hockey Championships at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis / Ryan Taylor
A young girl catches a nice northern pike while fishing in Voyageurs National Park / Kevin Erickson
Golfing at Deacon's Lodge in Pequot Lakes / Paul Vincent
Two children ice skate at Spirit Mountain / Credit: Spirit Mountain
Snowmobiling near Detroit Lakes / Paul Vincent
Pheasant hunters in a field with a tracking dog / Jessica Brouillette
Leo's Malt Shop in Stillwater is one of Minnesota's many must-visit ice cream shops / Paul Vincent
Take a scenic loop on Wilderness Drive around Itasca State Park
A canopy of bright orange leaves frames a scenic road in central Minnesota / Anthony Hanson
All aboard for a paddle boat ride on the Mississippi River in St. Paul / Paul Vincent
Boat fishing in Lake Margaret in the Brainerd Lakes Area / Paul Vincent