The best things to do in Brainerd
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Brainerd International Raceway
EntertainmentFeeling the itch for real horsepower, not just lake traffic bragging rights? Brainerd International Raceway keeps the throttle pinned with…
Brainerd International Raceway
EntertainmentCragun's Legacy Courses
EntertainmentCragun's Legacy Courses just poured $18 million into a Tom Lehman redesign, serving up 45 holes with the Dutch 27’s rotating nines, the…
Cragun's Legacy Courses
EntertainmentLakes 12 Theatre
EntertainmentLongtime local chain of cinemas showcasing first-run features with digital picture & sound.
Lakes 12 Theatre
EntertainmentWildwedge Golf, Mini Golf & Maze
EntertainmentAll-ages destination offering a trio of 18-hole courses and a wood maze.
Wildwedge Golf, Mini Golf & Maze
EntertainmentPaul Bunyan Land Amusement Park & Campground
EntertainmentAmusement park with carnival rides, concessions, a petting barn & historic, artifact-filled village.
Paul Bunyan Land Amusement Park & Campground
EntertainmentThe Classic at Madden's
EntertainmentTraditional golf course offering challenging shots, plus a restaurant with a bar and a fireplace.
The Classic at Madden's
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