The Brainerd Lakes Area

The Brainerd Lakes Area offers a lot of opportunities to just unwind and have fun.

Fun things to do nearby:

  • Paul Bunyan Trail (biking, hiking and snowmobiling)
  • Unique Shopping - flea markets, antiques, crafts
  • Horseback Riding
  • Golf Courses
  • Fresh vegetables, herbs, flowers in season and organic eggs as well as farm tours one mile from Shing Wako www.BordenFarmMarket.com .
  • Public Tennis Courts
  • Fun Parks, Go-Karts, Mini Golf, Water Slides
  • Many beautiful lakes
  • Two Casinos less than one hour away
  • Historic towns, museums, crafts
  • Movies and plays
Area Links
Brainerd Lakes Vacationland
The growing numbers of  things to see and do around Brainerd are available on this site.

Brainerd Chamber of Commerce


A link to events in our area for great times to book at Shing Wako Resort.


The Brainerd Daily Dispatch
The Brainerd Daily Dispatch is Central Minnesota's Daily Newspaper.

City of Nisswa
Nisswa is the premier shopping village in north-central Minnesota with its remarkable variety of shops situated in the heart of Minnesota's vacation area. Visit over 50 retail stores featuring everything from boutiques to unique. Come spend the day. A great place too for tasty treats before, after or during your shopping fun in Brainerd Lakes Vacationland.

Local Weather

Current and upcoming weather is available from The Weather Channel.
In addition we are proud members of   , the Congress of Minnesota Resorts,
and Lake Place reservations.


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