Business and Relocation Guide 2009 - (Page 38) SHOPPING & DINING A Tempting Array Stores and eateries have it all You can tell a lot about an area by getting to know its stores and restaurants. Go shopping and you will see a community’s public face. Venture into the cafes and restaurants and you will learn its personality. As our towns reveal their character, the best way to experience them is to park your car and stroll the sidewalks. In the Lakes Area you can browse, shop, snack, relax, and dine to your heart’s content. Although Crosby is known as the “Antique Capital of the Lakes Area,” there are also fine antique shops in Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, and Pillager. Little Falls is the home of the Pine Grove Zoo and the boyhood summer house of aviator Charles Lindbergh. You can bike through miles of woods and lakes along the Paul Bunyan Trail, stopping in towns along the way for a healthy vegetarian meal, an energy-boosting latté, or simply a rest on a shady park bench. Take a scenic drive to any of our lakeside dining destinations—or motor up in your boat and tie up at the dock. Either way, you’re always welcome and you’re sure to have a good time. The Italian Gardens, a little cottage situated in the quiet gardens of Grand View Lodge, offers family-style homemade Italian style favorites along with warm Italian breads and great Italian wines. Dining at the water’s edge is a Lakes Area specialty and can be enjoyed in a variety of settings. From the fast-paced energy of pizza and sandwiches to casual gourmet elegance, you’re sure to find a water-side vista and venue that suits your mood. The busy Highway 371 corridor through Baxter is dotted with familiar franchises and independent establishments. Everything from chicken wings and steaks to 1950s-style burgers and malts is within easy reach. If you’re interested in international fare, we have restaurants that specialize in Chinese and Asian, Mexican, Italian, and German. Take a scenic drive to any one of them and, along the way, avail yourself of the shopping opportunities that are seemingly endless. Visit art galleries in Brainerd, Crosslake, Aitkin, or Nisswa. On the way, take a few minutes to play golf or enjoy a nature hike. You’ll soon realize that everything you need is CONTINUED ON PAGE 40 38 Brainerd Lakes Area Business & Relocation Guide
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