Brainerd Lakes Vacation & Lodging - 2008 Guide - (Page 8) it’s gotta be the unique communities Nisswa/Gull Lake Water, water, everywhere. With the south end of Gull Lake in Brainerd and the north end in Nisswa, there’s enough room on this lake to bring all of your friends and family. Scenic drives around County Road 77 are picture-perfect year round. Meticulously landscaped golf courses are visible from every angle. Whether you stay at a resort on the lake or plan to launch your own boat, public access to the water is readily available. For those that would rather be on the lake than in it, winter brings the world’s largest ice fishing contest to Gull Lake. Downtown Nisswa sees hundreds of spectators every Wednesday during the summer for the turtle races. A boardwalk setting connects endless shopping options more unique than you can imagine. Pequot Lakes/Breezy Point Paul Bunyan’s bobber marks your arrival to the quaint community of Pequot Lakes, famous for its annual Bean Hole Days celebration. The focal point of the community, the trail side park provides easy access to the 100-mile paved Paul Bunyan Trail. Whether you bike, hike, roller blade, or prefer an invigorating snowmobile trek, park and go from the center of Pequot Lakes. The retail district surrounding the park is home to dozens of outstanding locally-owned shops and restaurants. Trailside Park, Pequot Lakes Connected by the Paul Bunyan National Scenic Byway, Breezy Point is just a few minutes to the east of Pequot Lakes. Summer draws you to the postcard-perfect beaches of Pelican Lake. And you haven’t seen a Minnesota winter until you’ve experienced Breezy Point’s Ice Fest & World Championship Ice Auger Contest. Breezy Point Resort Marina 8 800-450-2838
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