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52°F 11°C
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35°F 1°C
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Brainerd International Raceway
Brainerd International Raceway
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#1 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Race Car Tracks
Distance  6.0 miles from city centre
Legacy at Cragun's
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#2 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
This 27-hole course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  8.5 miles from city centre
Deacon's Lodge Golf Course
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#3 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Designed by Arnold Palmer and ranked as one of the top ten new public courses by Golf Magazine.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Paul Bunyan Center
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#4 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  3.7 miles from city centre
Gull Lake
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#5 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Fifteen-mile long lake whose surrounding area is connected to various restaurants and accommodations.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  8.6 miles from city centre
Northland Arboretum
Northland Arboretum
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#6 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
5 of 5 stars 1 review
In addition to its gardens, the Arboretum offers hiking and cross-country skiing.
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Trails
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Lake Mille Lacs
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#7 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Spanning more than 200 square miles in size, this is the second largest lake in Minnesota.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Tourist/ Visitor Centres; Casinos
Distance  32.1 miles from city centre
Paul Bunyan State Trail
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#8 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Fifty miles of trails to bike, hike, rollerblade and snow-mobile, depending on the season.
Attraction type  Trails; Biking Trails
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Classic at Madden's
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#9 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Golfers have the option of playing this award-winning course from 4,883 yards all the way back to 7,109 yards; this makes the... more » Owner description: Golfers have the option of playing this award-winning course from 4,883 yards all the way back to 7,109 yards; this makes the game a great test of players' skills. « less
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Pine Beach
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Two championship 18-hole golf courses located along Gull Lake offer challenging play for all levels.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  3.9 miles from city centre
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Bay Lake
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One of Minnesota's smaller lakes.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  8.4 miles from city centre
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Lake Ossawinnamakee
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Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
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The Lakes
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Tournament-level golf course at Minnesota's Ruttger's Lodge.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  3.3 miles from city centre
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Social 9
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Playing to a par of 28, this is an ideal course for beginners who want to play a quick nine holes.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
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Frostbite Flats
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A temporary city erected each year on frozen Lake Mille Lacs.
Attraction type  Other
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
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Cuyana Mine Pits
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Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
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This Old Farm
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
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