Fun for families
A zoo I didn't expect in central MN. Cheetahs, lions, bears and so much more! It is a great little day trip! We especially loved feeding the giraffe, the bird house and the train ride.
https://www.safarinorth.com/
20min drive.
29 locals recommend
Safari North Wildlife Park
8493 MN-371A zoo I didn't expect in central MN. Cheetahs, lions, bears and so much more! It is a great little day trip! We especially loved feeding the giraffe, the bird house and the train ride.
https://www.safarinorth.com/
20min drive.
Great MN mountain biking!
https://www.ridetherange.com/cuyuna-17/
20min drive
36 locals recommend
Cuyuna Lakes Mtn Bike Trails
17934 Co Rd 30Great MN mountain biking!
https://www.ridetherange.com/cuyuna-17/
20min drive
Visit the Paul and Babe you remember from childhood.
https://paulbunyanland.com/
Only 5 minutes down the road.
32 locals recommend
Paul Bunyan Land
17553 MN-18Visit the Paul and Babe you remember from childhood.
https://paulbunyanland.com/
Only 5 minutes down the road.
Jack's House
300 MN-25Bowling for the rainy days.
Hiking, family events, geocaching and more! There is something for everyone.
https://www.northlandarb.org/
20min drive
16 locals recommend
Northland Arboretum
14250 Conservation DrHiking, family events, geocaching and more! There is something for everyone.
https://www.northlandarb.org/
20min drive
Shady Crest is located only 1 mile from the "18 Run Trail" which connects with many other county trails.
Snowmobile Trail
Snowmobile TrailShady Crest is located only 1 mile from the "18 Run Trail" which connects with many other county trails.
Drag Racing, Motorcycle Racing, NHRA Nationals and so much more!
26 locals recommend
Brainerd International Raceway
5523 Birchdale RdDrag Racing, Motorcycle Racing, NHRA Nationals and so much more!
Ski Gull
9898 County 77 SouthwestSkiing and snowtubing. Fun for all ages. 35min drive
A great little family owned mini golf course. Course fun and well maintained. Club house features frozen yogurt which is a nice treat on a hot day.
Traditions Mini-Golf
24228 MN-210A great little family owned mini golf course. Course fun and well maintained. Club house features frozen yogurt which is a nice treat on a hot day.
Fun for adults
Casino, shows, movie theater, restuarant and more!
https://grandcasinomn.com/
20min drive
25 locals recommend
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
777 Grand AveCasino, shows, movie theater, restuarant and more!
https://grandcasinomn.com/
20min drive
Food scene
Great food and service. Occasional live music. An easy walk or very quick drive.
9 locals recommend
The Green Lantern Bar & Grill
13184 County Rd 8 SEGreat food and service. Occasional live music. An easy walk or very quick drive.
Dennis Drummond Wine Co
11919 Thiesse RoadWinery tours are available. Bristo open daily 11am - 8:30pm.
12 min drive
Pizza Hut
Kids eat free on Wed evenings!