 The Brainerd Lakes Area is Minnesota’s relaxation destination.
With 465 lakes, the Lakes Area offers water recreational opportunities like no other. Whether you enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, kayaking, canoeing, jet-skiing or just relaxing along the shoreline, the area lakes will be happy to be your host. In addition to the area lakes, the Mississippi River runs right through the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area and the Crosby Mine Pits, which are perfect for scuba diving, are only a short drive away. The area is also home to a variety of deciduous and pine forests where you can enjoy riding your ATV, hunting, camping, horseback riding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, hiking and other outdoor activities. With three state forests nearby and thousands of acres of public land, wildlife is abundant and the scenery is breathtaking. Aside from the abundance of “natural” outdoor opportunities, the lakes area is home to excellent day spas, 520-holes of spectacular golf, the 100-mile paved Paul Bunyan Trail, a 500-acre arboretum, a wide variety of dining experiences both on the water and off as well as some of the most unique and diverse shopping opportunities anywhere. Each community within the Brainerd Lakes Area feature a mix of locally owned shops that sell northwoods gifts, products created by local artisans, artwork, home furnishings, clothes, antiques, jewelers and other specialty items. When you live in the Brainerd Lakes Area, you’ll be able to enjoy all the comforts of complete relaxation that the area is known for. You can live in a beautiful forest or on a peaceful lake and work in a bustling town, and later be back at your home away from it all. No matter the season, the Brainerd Lakes Area has an abundance of recreational and entertainment options available for individuals of all ages and interests.
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