Explore the Area: We love supporting locally owned businesses! We are fortunate to have some of the best to recommend to check out during your stay! There is so much to do in this area. From outdoor activities, to great restaurants and ending the evening for a drink. We have many great recommendations for you!
Ernie's on Gull: Great outdoor seating, live music, located on Gull Lake.
Bar Harbor Supper Club: Fine dining inside, casual lakeside outside. They do closes during winter months. Lots of history in this nearly 100 year old restaurant.
B Merri: From the atmosphere to the amazing soups, apps and burgers. This one is an excellent choice. Located north of Brainerd.
Shiners: Subs, Salads and Drinks. Our son says best subs ever! Located in Jenkins.
A-Pine: This is your classic Ma & Pop Cafe. Homecooked food. Amazing pies. Classic family food. Located in Pequot Lakes.
Unique Shopping Locations: Northern Pacific Center (Brainerd), Nisswa Square (Downtown Nisswa), Christmas Point (Baxter), MN Traders (Pequot Lakes)
Thrift Stores/Antiques: Salvage Sisters (Brainerd), The Mercantile (Brainerd), Second Time Around (Brainerd)
Groceries: Dollar General (Pillager), Cub/Walmart/Costco/Super One (Baxter), Von Hansons Meats/Moreys Fish (Brainerd), SuperOne (Brainerd and Pequot Lakes)
Lakes: Sylvan Lake, Gull Lake Chain, North Long Lake, Round Lake and WhiteFish Chain, and many more.
State Parks: Pillsbury State Forest and Crow Wing State Park. Paul Bunyan State Trail
Golf Courses: Maddens on Gull, Craguns Legacy Courses, Eagles Landing, Grand View Lodge Golf, Pine Ridge Golf Club
For the Kids (and Adults!): Paul Bunyan Land Amusement Park, Pirates Cove Mini Golf, Safari North Wildlife Park, Bump and Putt Family Fun Center
And more: Brainerd International Speedway and North Central Speedway. Mount Ski Gull.
Coffee Shops/Breweries/Distilleries:
StoneHouse Coffee (Baxter and Nisswa), Loco Express Coffee House (Brainerd), Christmas Point (Brainerd), Lakes Latte (Pequot lakes)
Roundhouse Brewery (Nisswa), Jack Pine Brewery (Baxter), Big Axe Brewery (Nisswa), Snarky Loon Brewery (Jenkins)
5Rocks Distilling Company (Brainerd)
Snarky Loon Brewery (Jenkins)
Thank You!
We want your stay to be fantastic from beginning to end. We are happy to help make that happen in anyway. From the special surprise for the loved one on your anniversary, to a recommendation on where to get the best steak in the area.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Eric and Audrey