Brainerd Lakes Visitor Guide 2009

Motley The Crow Wing River winds through Motley and is a popular spot for canoeing or tubing. Lakes, hardwoods and forests amidst rolling hills converge with fertile agricultural land to the west of Motley. Nisswa Nisswa is located on the northern end of the Gull Lake Chain and is a WHITEFISH CHAIN OF LAKES, CROSSLAKE “city of lakes” containing all or part of seven area lakes. It’s a popular destination for unique shopping, downtown. Little Falls is just a short 30 mile jaunt south of Brainerd/Baxter on Highway 371. Manhattan Beach Lodge sits on the shore and is a popular spot to watch vibrant sunsets over the lake. diverse lodging, golf, dining and festive events. Turtle races take place every Wednesday afternoon in the summer months and bring hundreds of spectators to Lake Shore Set on the north end of the popular Gull Lake Chain, Lake Shore is a unique community offering gorgeous housing and lodging options. Lake Shore also offers a variety of restaurants, many you can get to by simply boating up to their docks. Fall brings a canopy of color along picturesque County Road 77. Mille Lacs Lake Area With more than 100 miles of shoreline, Mille Lacs Lake is the area’s largest lake. Shops, restaurants, state parks, lodging, golf, fishing and recreation abound. Vegas-style gambling is found at the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibiwe’s casino and fishing launches guide groups of up to 50 people to the hottest fishing spots. The area is also home to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum in which showcases downtown Nisswa. The paved Paul Bunyan Trail makes its way right through the heart of the town. Pequot Lakes and Jenkins Pequot beautiful Lakes, town home square of Paul is Bunyan’s bobber and chair, has a and located adjacent to the Paul Bunyan Trail, with unique shops and dining nearby. The Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway starts at Trailside Park, where the Chamber’s Welcome Center is located in the center of Pequot Lakes. Trailside Park is home to many of the area festivals Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach is one of the northernmost neighborhoods Crow Wing County on Big Trout Lake on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes near Crosslake. The historic exhibits dedicated to telling the story of the Band. In the winter, an “ice community” forms with more than 5,500 fish houses, plowed roads and street signs. 6 Brainerd Lakes Visitor Guide 2009

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Brainerd Lakes Visitor Guide 2009 Table of Contents Where Do You Want To Go? Brainerd Lakes Events Calendar Stay Resorts Hotels & Motels Bed & Breakfasts and Historic Inns Private Home Rentals Camping Eat Dining Play Golf Beaches Fishing Parks & Forests Trails & Byways Nature Centers Shopping Attractions Activities The Arts Museums The Brainerd Lakes Area The Legend of Paul Bunyan Business Directory Plan Vacation Planning Group Tours Group Facilities Area Map

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