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Family Fun
The Brainerd Lakes Area's Whitefish Chain Region offers the classic Minnesota vacation experience — sandy beaches, clear waters, and breath-taking views. And, winter even offers great family fun. But, vacation can be educational, too. Or adventurous. Crosslake, Pequot Lakes and Pine River house a treasure of entertainment options for vacationing families.
Don't forget to snap some shots of the kids with all the Paul Bunyan statues around the area!
Attractions
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(218) 838-4784
Brainerd Lakes Area birdscaping experts! Interpreted bird watching tours around the Paul Bunyan... |
8548 Ski Chalet Dr, Breezy Point
(218) 562-4455
A fast paced, exciting ride down and a relaxing tow rope ride back up. Ride the slopes on your... |
330 Barclay Ave., Pine River
(218) 587-3100
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(218) 851-1111
Traditional flea market in grassy, shady area. |
29107 Hwy 371, Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-8833
Mini golf, water wars, pedal carts, basketball shot, children's play farm, playmaze and... |
32792 Paul Bunyan Trail Dr, Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-6995
Family-friendly, 9-hole, par 3 golf course, driving range and 18-holes miniature golf course.... |
(218) 562-7164
Paddle-wheel excursion boat cruises of Pelican Lake every Wednesday nights. 100 passenger boat... |
33040 Aspen Wood Dr, Jenkins
(218) 568-4341
Multi-screen movie theater. Tuesday discount dollar day. Matinee pricing (movies before 5 p.m... |
(218) 568-4645
Daily historical tours, from 1 - 4 pm, of the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. Rides launch from C... |
Libraries
212 Park Ave., Pine River
(218) 587-4639
Part of the Kitchigami Regional Library... |
31069 Cty Rd 112, Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-6181
Fiction and nonfiction books, periodicals,... |
14126 Daggett Pine Rd, Crosslake
(218) 692-7323
Preschool story hour on Thursdays at 10:30am... |
Museums
(218) 692-2025
Shaded picnic area, grills, shelter. Canoe... |
13570 Cty Rd 3, Crosslake
(218) 692-1900
Brainerd Lakes Area historic 1900s model HO... |
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15000 Highway 115, Little Falls
(320) 632-7374
See the actual equipment, weapons, uniforms,... |
43411 Oodena Dr., Onamia
(320) 532-3632
Interactive exhibits and demonstration area... |
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2197 Nature Center Drive N.W., Hackensack
(218) 682-2325
The region's finest full service... |
PO Box 722, Brainerd
(218) 829-3268
Museum with three floors of exhibits,... |
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Crosby
(218) 546-5926
Interpretive tours of old mining shaft |
(218) 568-4808
The Cole Memorial Building was built in 1937... |
The historic Pine River Depot in downtown... |
(218) 692-5400
Each building in the log village features a... |
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201 Minnesota Avenue W, Walker
(218) 547-7251
Research Center offer an obituary file and... |
Beaches
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Swimming beach, picnic tables |
Barclay Ave., Pine River Log pavilion, picnic tables and swimming beach... |
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Swimming beach only. |
(218) 692-2025
Shaded picnic area, grills, shelter. Canoe... |
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Boat launch, swimming area, picnic tables |
A rare surviving example of an undisturbed... |
Cross Country Ski Trails
23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa
(218) 963-3146
27 holes — 3, 9 hole courses ... |
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3124 State Park Road, Brainerd
(218) 825-3075
Wonderful park south of Brainerd/Baxter.... |
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Ski Breezy Point Resort's Traditional... |
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(218) 829-8770
Hiking, cross country skiing. Varied terrain... |
Donated to the DNR by the Uppgaard family in... |
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(218) 692-4271
Offering scenic rolling hills, this paved path... |
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2197 Nature Center Drive N.W., Hackensack
(218) 682-2325
The region's finest full service... |
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Two great cross county ski trails —... |
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Playgrounds
Softball field, playground, pavilion,... |
Playground equipment, picnic shelter, horse... |
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(218) 692-2025
Shaded picnic area, grills, shelter. Canoe... |
Pavilion, children’s playground,... |
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Barclay Ave., Pine River Log pavilion, picnic tables and swimming beach... |
14126 Daggett Pine Rd., Crosslake
(218) 692-4271
Picnic shelter, playground, indoor gym, tennis... |
Playground, benches, gazebo. ... |
Playground. Park pavilion. Fishing pier.... |
Playground equipment, picnic tables, benches... |
Pavilion, restrooms, softball diamond and... |
Trails
Tower closed as of June 30, 2011... |
This trail through the Breezy Point city... |
Abandoned by mining companies more than 30... |
Newer walking trail located on Country Road 16... |
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Donated to the DNR by the Uppgaard family in... |
Two miles of trails are located in the City... |
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Natural wildlife lake. Surrounded by... |
Experience one of the longest trails in the... |
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(218) 692-4271
Offering scenic rolling hills, this paved path... |
(218) 829-8770
Hiking, cross country skiing. Varied terrain... |
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A 77-acre tract of land featuring Norway... |
A rare surviving example of an undisturbed... |
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This trail runs along the west side of Cross... |
One mile south of Cty Rd 11 on Cty Rd 4 sits... |
Parks
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Playground. Park pavilion. Fishing pier.... |
Big Paul chair, Ox statue, picnic tables... |
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Abandoned by mining companies more than 30... |
(218) 829-8770
Hiking, cross country skiing. Varied terrain... |
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Pavilion, restrooms, softball diamond and... |
Barclay Ave., Pine River Log pavilion, picnic tables and swimming beach... |
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Chamber Information Center. Includes a... |
Across the Pine River from downtown, Pine River Small city-owned park with free campsites,... |
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14126 Daggett Pine Rd., Crosslake
(218) 692-4271
Picnic shelter, playground, indoor gym, tennis... |
37-acre tract on the shores of Cross Lake... |
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Pavilion, children’s playground,... |
Softball field, playground, pavilion,... |
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(218) 692-2025
Shaded picnic area, grills, shelter. Canoe... |
3124 State Park Road, Brainerd
(218) 825-3075
Wonderful park south of Brainerd/Baxter.... |
Horseback Riding
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12210 Pillsbury Forest Road SW, Pillager
(218) 746-3990
Trail rides in the Pillsbury State Forest... |
15024 Wilderness Trail, Crosslake
(218) 692-2974
Wagon & Carriage Rides |
4828 Tree Farm Rd, Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-4826
Full-service equine facility. Guided trail... |
Cty Rd 2 W, Pine River
(218) 587-5807
Horseback riding & hay rides. Free... |
Bike Rentals
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115 3rd Ave. SW, Crosby
(218) 545-4545
"silent" outdoor recreational... |
14843 Edgewood Dr., Baxter
(218) 829-8542
Rental, sales and service of bikes, tandems... |
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415 Washington St, Brainerd
(218) 829-5516
Bicycle sales and service, and recreational... |
34283 Cty Rd 3, Crosslake
(218) 821-3028
Bike rentals. Archery equipment. |
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21078 Government Drive, Pequot Lakes
(218) 838-2078
Old fashioned ice cream and fudge. Bike... |
Horseback Riding
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12210 Pillsbury Forest Road SW, Pillager
(218) 746-3990
Trail rides in the Pillsbury State Forest... |
15024 Wilderness Trail, Crosslake
(218) 692-2974
Wagon & Carriage Rides |
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4828 Tree Farm Rd, Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-4826
Full-service equine facility. Guided trail... |
Cty Rd 2 W, Pine River
(218) 587-5807
Horseback riding & hay rides. Free... |
Boats (Rental, Sales & Service)
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34720 County Road 3, Crosslake
(218) 692-2760
Docks and dock supplies |
29275 St. Hwy 371, Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-4806
Service of boat equipment |
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36624 Cty Rd 66, Crosslake
(218) 692-3850
Rents pontoons, houseboats, fishing boats,... |
6846 Cty Rd 16, Pequot Lakes
(218) 543-4100
Pontoon rentals; boat, wake board & ski... |
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36685 Cty Rd 66, Crosslake
(218) 692-3752
Water and snow recreational products. Half,... |
5029 Cty Rd 13, Nisswa
(218) 963-2401
Pontoon, ski boat and Personal Watercraft... |
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33583 County Road 3, Crosslake
(218) 692-7368
Rental of pontoon boat and jet skis. |
36448 Cty Rd 66, Crosslake
(218) 692-3570
Boat dealer — new and used, sales and... |
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4758 County Road 77, Nisswa
(218) 963-7700
Rents pontoons, competition ski/wakeboard... |
13751 Dagget Pine Road, Crosslake
(218) 692-6161
Full service boat, ATV, snowmobile, scooter... |
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13608 County Rd 103, Crosslake
(218) 692-3251
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34310 County Road 3, Crosslake
(218) 692-1785
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7993 Interlachen Road (Co. Rd. 77), Nisswa
(218) 961-0000
Rents jet ski, pontoon, ski boat or fishing... |
Ice Fish House Rentals
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(218) 821-8812
Professional fishing guide service. Ice fish... |
(218) 839-5598
Professional fishing guide. Hunting guide. Ice... |
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37186 Heath Drive, Pine River
(218) 587-2286
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4758 County Road 77, Nisswa
(218) 963-7700
Rents pontoons, competition ski/wakeboard... |
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(218) 825-8965
Professional fishing guide service. Ice fish... |
Snowmobile Rentals
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36052 County Road 3, Crosslake
(218) 692-6656
ATVs, snowmobiles, motorbikes and more. Now... |
36160 Co Rd 66, Crosslake
(218) 692-2345
Full service motor sports shop, including... |
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4758 County Road 77, Nisswa
(218) 963-7700
Rents pontoons, competition ski/wakeboard... |
29240 State HWY 371, Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-4853
Snowmobile rentals and sales. ATV, boats and... |
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36685 Cty Rd 66, Crosslake
(218) 692-3752
Water and snow recreational products. Half,... |
33655 County Road 3, Crosslake
(218) 692-3839
Boat and snowmobile rentals. Construction... |
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24238 Smiley Road, Nisswa
(218) 963-2292
Boat sales and service. Snowmobile rentals. |
Fishing Guides
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(218) 232-6067
Professional fishing guide service. |
(218) 961-0850
Professional fishing guide service. Bait,... |
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(218) 839-5598
Professional fishing guide. Hunting guide. Ice... |
(218) 829-6672
Professional fishing guide. |
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18900 State Highway 371, Brainerd
(218) 829-7010
Professional fishing guide service. Fishing... |
(218) 825-8965
Professional fishing guide service. Ice fish... |
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(218) 821-8812
Professional fishing guide service. Ice fish... |
(218) 831-0267
Professional fishing guide service. |
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(218) 963-2547
Professional fishing guide service. |
Recreation Equip (Rental, Sales & Service)
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29240 State HWY 371, Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-4853
Snowmobile rentals and sales. ATV, boats and... |
34283 Cty Rd 3, Crosslake
(218) 821-3028
Bike rentals. Archery equipment. |
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24238 Smiley Road, Nisswa
(218) 963-2292
Boat sales and service. Snowmobile rentals. |
34076 County Road 3, Crosslake Online retailer of sporting goods, including... |
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712 Washington Street, Brainerd
(218) 829-5953
Scuba diving trips, classes, equipment rental... |
36685 Cty Rd 66, Crosslake
(218) 692-3752
Water and snow recreational products. Half,... |
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2380 30th Ave SW, Pine River
(218) 587-2637
Trap range, rifle & pistol range. Must... |
6846 Cty Rd 16, Pequot Lakes
(218) 543-4100
Pontoon rentals; boat, wake board & ski... |
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33583 County Road 3, Crosslake
(218) 692-7368
Rental of pontoon boat and jet skis. |
14843 Edgewood Dr., Baxter
(218) 829-8542
Rental, sales and service of bikes, tandems... |
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4758 County Road 77, Nisswa
(218) 963-7700
Rents pontoons, competition ski/wakeboard... |
5029 Cty Rd 13, Nisswa
(218) 963-2401
Pontoon, ski boat and Personal Watercraft... |
Fishing Bait
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8170 Cty Rd 11, Breezy Point
(218) 562-4691
Restaurant known for superb breakfasts,... |
36624 Cty Rd 66, Crosslake
(218) 692-3850
Rents pontoons, houseboats, fishing boats,... |
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(218) 568-7272
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18900 State Highway 371, Brainerd
(218) 829-7010
Professional fishing guide service. Fishing... |
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30713 Highway 371, Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-8640
Complex also includes Dairy Queen, Sari'... |
37735 Co Rd 66, Crosslake
(218) 692-2998
Liquor store next to convenience store with... |
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33039 Old Highway 371, Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-8323
Large selection of high-quality minnows,... |
(218) 961-0850
Professional fishing guide service. Bait,... |
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35610 County Road 66, Crosslake
(218) 692-2708
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(218) 587-4700
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Snow Tubing
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8548 Ski Chalet Dr, Breezy Point
(218) 562-4455
A fast paced, exciting ride down and a... |
9898 County Road 77 SW, Nisswa
(218) 963-4353
Downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing... |
Ice Skating
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(218) 692-4271
Pond skating at Crosslake Community Center.... |
7370 Cty Rd 11, Breezy Point
(218) 562-5678
Hockey and ice skating camps, team practices... |
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New outdoor rink. Anticipated to be ready... |
Mini-golf
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35878 County Road 3, Crosslake
(218) 692-7888
Play one of the largest and most strategic... |
29107 Hwy 371, Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-8833
Mini golf, water wars, pedal carts,... |
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32792 Paul Bunyan Trail Dr, Pequot Lakes
(218) 568-6995
Family-friendly, 9-hole, par 3 golf course,... |
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