Activities & Attractions
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Attractions

This is the land of tall tales and fun times! Visit the talking Paul Bunyan and his sidekick, Babe, race go-karts, play a challenging game of mini-golf, or work on your swing in the  batting cages. Enjoy trail rides on horseback through scenic forests, thrill to hot rods at BIR, or test your luck at nearby casinos. With so much to do in the Whitefish area, you’ll want to extend your vacation! Contact your lodging property for recommendations on area activities and attractions.

Amusement Parks


Billy Bones Raceway
17944 State Hwy 371, Brainerd
(218) 828-4245

Paul Bunyan Land at This Old Farm Pioneer Village
17553 State Hwy 18, Brainerd
(218) 764-2524 or (877) 412-4162

Vacationland Family Fun Park
17568 State Hwy 371 N · Brainerd
(218) 454-4386

Wildwedge Golf and Mini Golf
Hwy 371 & County Rd 16, Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-6995

 

Boat Cruises


Breezy Belle
at Breezy Point Resort Marina
Paddle boat cruises of Pelican Lake every Wednesday nights. Boat is also available for rent.

SS Legacy
Boat departs from Boyd Lodge
(218) 568-4645, Three-hour historical tour of the Whitefish Chain, Tuesdays - Sundays.

 

Bowling


Pine River Community Bowl

330 Barclay Ave., Pine River
(218) 587-3100 (call for summer hours)
Good food & drink, too.

 

Casinos


Northern Lights Casino

6800 Y Frontage Road NW, Walker
(218) 547-2744 or (800) 252-7529


Culture & History


Croft Mine Historical Park

2nd Ave E & Spalj Dr, Crosby

(218) 546-5466

Northern Trackers Railroad Club
13570 County Road 3, Crosslake
(218) 692-1900

Crosslake Historical Society
Crosslake
(218) 692-4056

Pequot Lakes Historical Society
Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-4808


Horseback Riding


Benvelle Equestrian Center

4828 Tree Farm Road, Pequot Lake

(218) 568-4826

Outback Trail Rides
12210 Pillsbury Forest Road SW, Pillager
(218) 746-3990

Pine River Riding Stable
1175 County Road 1 E, Pine River
(218) 587-5807

New for 2010: The Wiley West Stunt Show will be performing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 4 pm at the Pine River Riding Stable. This new performance offers wild west stunts on a real western set. Admission is $12 for adults and $7 for children (kids 3 & under are free) and tickets available at the stable or at the AmericInn Lodge & Suites (Pequot Lakes/Jenkins).

Hunting


Hunts Point Sportsman's Club
2142 76th Street SW, Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-8445

Wild Acres
7047 Wild Acres Road, Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-5024

 

Mini-Golf

Bump N' Putt Family Fun
29107 State Highway 371, Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-8833

Whistling Wolf Mini Golf
35878 County Road 3, Crosslake
(218) 692-7888

Wildwedge Golf and Mini Golf
Hwy 371 & County Rd 16, Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-6995

 

Movie Theater


Sunset Cinema
33040 Aspen Wood Dr,, Jenkins
(corner of Hwy 371 & Cty Rd 16, across the street from the AmericInn Lodge & Suites)
(218) 568-4341
Multi-screen theater. Tuesday discount dollar day. Matinee pricing (movies before 5 p.m.)

 

Parks & Beaches


Big Island Natural & Recreation Area
Lower Whitefirsh Lake

Corps Beach
Cross Lake

County Island County Park
Rush Lake

Crow Wing County State Park
3124 State Park Road Brainerd
tel: (218) 825-3075
See Map

Cuyuna Country State Park
307 3rd Street, Ironton
(218) 546-5926
See Map

Jones Bay County Park
Pelican Lake

Little Rabbit Lake/Rowe Mine Pit County Park
Little Rabbit Lake/Rowe Mine Pit,

Riverton, Irondale Township

Mine Pit County Park
Irondale Township

RL Cloutier Recreation Area
Cross Lake

Rollie Johnson County Park
Upper Whitefish Lake

 

Race Tracks


Brainerd International Raceway (BIR)
5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd
(218) 824-7220 or (866) 444-4455

North Central Speedway
9651 Business Highway 371, Brainerd

(218) 828-1545

 

Zoos


Pine Grove Zoo

1200 W Broadway, Little Falls
(320) 616-5595