Brainerd Lakes
About 2 hr 30 min by car from Minneapolis
Hundreds of lakes, resorts and cabins in classic Minnesota cabin country.
Why locals go
The cabin "up north" weekend.
Visiting Minneapolis?
At 2 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Minneapolis for your flight home.
What to book
- Lake resort stay
- Paul Bunyan State Trail bike ride
- Boat or pontoon rental
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Lakeside cabin with a dock
- Sunset pontoon cruise
With friends
- Group cabin weekend
- Golf at a lake resort
When to go
June to September.