'''Brainerd''' is a city in Northeastern Minnesota. In a backdrop of gorgeous lakes, world-class recreation and natural beauty, the Brainerd Lakes Area offers attractions, shopping, dining and outdoor activities that make a Minnesota family vacation, conference or weekend getaway memorable.

Get in

The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport offers a 6,500_f paved runway with instrumental landing systems and navigational aids. Commercial air service is provided by Mesaba/Northwest Airlines, typically offering six daily arrivals/departures during the peak summer season, and 4 arrivals/departures daily during the off season.

The airport is currently benefiting from a major expansion, offering a second runway. Charter services and maintenance facilities are also available for personal aircraft.

The East Gull Lake airstrip also welcomes private aircraft, as does the Breezy Point airport.

Lakes Express [http://www.lakesexpress.com] provides shuttle service between the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport and Brainerd.

Get around

Brainerd Taxi provides service throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area.

See

Do

There is something for every age and interest throughout the entire year. Cast a fishing line afloat from one of our 465 lakes. Rent recreational equipment so you can enjoy the water or trails. Join in a local neighborhood festival or event. Play more than 520 holes of golf on dozens of wonderful courses. Enjoy a colorful hike along the Paul Bunyan Trail ? a 100-mile paved trail winding through lakes, rivers and forests. Glide through the winter_fs powdery snow on a snowmobile or cross-country skis. Attend a theatrical or musical event. Enjoy food and drink atop a patio, overlooking the lake. Even rainy days bring plenty of options.

Or, take a day-trip to see a wide variety of attractions and recreational options from within our five-county region. Whatever your pleasure, you_fll find it in the Brainerd Lakes Area.

Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Lodging options are many. Small family-owned resorts offer cabins along the shores of area lakes. Deluxe resort complexes offer meal plans, children's programming, championship golf courses, and perhaps an on-site spa. Northwoods hotels can be found in Brainerd, Baxter, Pequot Lakes, Crosslake, and Breezy Point. Quaint B&B's, campgrounds, and private cabin rentals are also available.

For local information, contact the Brainerd Lakes Chamber, +1 (800) 450-2838, [http://www.explorebrainerdlakes.com]

  • [http://www.hawthorn.com/reservations/locationdetail.asp?facid=3421 Hawthorn Brainerd Hotel Suites]
  • Get out