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Encompassing five counties and about 465 lakes, the Brainerd Lakes Area in northern Minnesota, is a vacationer’s paradise. Apart from the waters and the bordering forest region, the sheer variety of attractions and recreational possibilities, bring in hordes of tourists from across the country, year on year.
Among the must do at Brainerd Lakes Area are, a cruise on the Mississippi Belle - the paddle wheel boat that enables you to explore the captivating Upper Mississippi River and the exciting Paul Bunyan Trial, that touches upon 14 towns in its 100 miles of trail path. This trial can be covered at your own pace either on feet, bike or even skating. For the adventurous the exhilarating Hot Air Balloon Ride is just the perfect thing to do.
The water bodies offer excellent swimming, canoeing, tubing, boating, fishing, and water skiing opportunities. Wintertime is full of ice-fishing and snowmobiling activities. Additionally the Brainerd Lakes Area is known for its classic golf courses and the dozens of luxurious courses here are a golfer’s delight. The theme park - Pirate's Cove, has entertainment for the entire family and also two golf courses for both adults and children.
Franklin Art Centre, Crow Wing County Historical Society and Museum, the Charles Lindbergh Historic Site, Minnesota Military Museum and the Historic Log Village in Crosslake capture the art and history of the region.
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