Paradise North & Surrounding Areas
Things To Do
Brainerd International Raceway is a road course, and dragstrip racing complex northwest of the city of Brainerd, Minnesota. The complex has a 0.25-mile dragstrip, and overlapping 2.5-mile and 3.1-mile road courses. The complex also includes a kart track.
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Circuit Internacional de Brainerd
5523 Birchdale RdBrainerd International Raceway is a road course, and dragstrip racing complex northwest of the city of Brainerd, Minnesota. The complex has a 0.25-mile dragstrip, and overlapping 2.5-mile and 3.1-mile road courses. The complex also includes a kart track.
Paul Bunyan Trail Access
Trail for biking, running, site seeing
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
17992 MN-371Northland Kart Kountry
17568 MN-371Brainerd Zip Line Tour
9898 County Rd 77 SWWildwedge Golf, Mini Golf and Maze
32792 Paul Bunyan Trail DriveThree Bear Waterpark
15739 Audubon Way
Ski Gull
9898 County 77 Southwest
The Spa at Madden's
11266 Pine Beach Peninsula
Gull Lake Yacht Club
19696 Love Lake RoadVirtual Reality - VR Odyssey
1001 Edgewood Dr NNisswa Family Fun Waterpark
4871 Co Rd 77Grand Casino Mille Lacs
777 Grand AveWalleye Fishing charters, phenomenal experience, caught tons of large walleye!
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Twin Pines Resort
7827 US-169Walleye Fishing charters, phenomenal experience, caught tons of large walleye!
Cuyuna is the upper Midwest’s mountain biking North Star.
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Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
307 3rd St SWCuyuna is the upper Midwest’s mountain biking North Star.
Safari North is a family friendly wildlife park where you can feed a giraffe or ride a camel and see animals from around the world! An up close and personal experience for sure.
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Parc de fauna Safari North
8493 MN-371Safari North is a family friendly wildlife park where you can feed a giraffe or ride a camel and see animals from around the world! An up close and personal experience for sure.
UpNorth indoor bounce house
15840 Audubon WayJack's House
300 MN-25Bowling Alley
Food - Garrison (Mille Lacs)
Hole in the wall.
Owners are super friendly.
Attentive service.
Super good pizza.
Great place to grab a beer.
Also, if you are looking to get into debt playing pull tabs, it's awesome for that as well. Stop by this hidden gem and help support a local company.
9575 Madison St
9575 Madison StreetHole in the wall.
Owners are super friendly.
Attentive service.
Super good pizza.
Great place to grab a beer.
Also, if you are looking to get into debt playing pull tabs, it's awesome for that as well. Stop by this hidden gem and help support a local company.
Serves award-winning pizza as well as many other selections including flatbreads, wings, burgers, hoagies, appetizers, chicken sandwiches, salads, pasta, and desserts
Broadway Pizza
9347 U.S. 169Serves award-winning pizza as well as many other selections including flatbreads, wings, burgers, hoagies, appetizers, chicken sandwiches, salads, pasta, and desserts
Rocky Bottom at the Y
Fun spins on classic bar food. Live music as well.
Great food, great people, with live events from time to time.
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The Green Lantern Bar & Grill
13184 County Rd 8 SEGreat food, great people, with live events from time to time.
Great food, can even schedule a fishing charter to take you out walleye fishing on Mille Lacs.
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Twin Pines Resort
7827 US-169Great food, can even schedule a fishing charter to take you out walleye fishing on Mille Lacs.
Neighborhoods
Nisswa
Tons of Shopping and Entertainment. https://www.nisswa.com
Tons of shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. https://explorebrainerdlakes.com
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Brainerd
Tons of shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. https://explorebrainerdlakes.com
Garrison
Places to eat near Lake Mille Lacs
Food - Walking Distance
Only a few doors down, a fantastic, easy option for lunch or dinner. They have classic bar food at great prices. Cheap drinks as well that you can enjoy while playing a game of pool if you'd like.
Paradise Resort Bar & Grill
10067 Leisure LnOnly a few doors down, a fantastic, easy option for lunch or dinner. They have classic bar food at great prices. Cheap drinks as well that you can enjoy while playing a game of pool if you'd like.
Food - Brainerd
A nicer place for higher end sit down dinner. If you are looking a a great atmosphere, delicious food, unique cocktails and friendly company, visit The Local 218. Located on Mill Avenue in Brainerd, Minnesota, they celebrate the history of the area and provide guests with a memorable dining experience. From their decor to their menu selections, their goal is to make a make a memorable impression.
Whether you are just looking for a quick lunch or bringing family and friends for an evening on the town, our menu will provide a wide array of options that cater to all. We look forward to serving you at The Local 218 – Your Hometown Stomping Ground.
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The Local 218
723 Mill AveA nicer place for higher end sit down dinner. If you are looking a a great atmosphere, delicious food, unique cocktails and friendly company, visit The Local 218. Located on Mill Avenue in Brainerd, Minnesota, they celebrate the history of the area and provide guests with a memorable dining experience. From their decor to their menu selections, their goal is to make a make a memorable impression.
Whether you are just looking for a quick lunch or bringing family and friends for an evening on the town, our menu will provide a wide array of options that cater to all. We look forward to serving you at The Local 218 – Your Hometown Stomping Ground.
Yesterday's Gone Bar & Grill
219 South 9th StreetHole in the wall with great burgers!
Love this place for their great food and great people! We had the best Philly Cheese Sandwich here with large chunks of delicious meat and sweet potato waffle fries made to perfection. Ellen and her staff are fast, friendly and attentive! Treat yourself to a visit to this place ASAP!
612 Station
612 Front StLove this place for their great food and great people! We had the best Philly Cheese Sandwich here with large chunks of delicious meat and sweet potato waffle fries made to perfection. Ellen and her staff are fast, friendly and attentive! Treat yourself to a visit to this place ASAP!
Sage on Laurel
606 Laurel StAwesome lunch spot with live music.
Good food, friendly staff, and great service. Only 10 min drive away. The next closest spot to eat after Paradise Resort Bar & Grill.
Oak Lawn Tavern
15483 Minnesota 18Good food, friendly staff, and great service. Only 10 min drive away. The next closest spot to eat after Paradise Resort Bar & Grill.
Sightseeing
Giant Walleye
9400 U.S. 169Stop by for a great photo op!
Parks/Nature/Animals
Paul Bunyan State Trail, stretching 119 miles from Brainerd to Bemidji, is one of the longest rail-trails in the country. The multiuse, fully paved trail is mainly for nonmotorized use; however, snowmobiles are permitted during winter.
BRAINERD/BAXTER TRAIL HEAD
The Paul Bunyan State Trail Head is located on Excelsior Road. From the intersection of State Highway 210 and the State Highway 371 bypass in Baxter, go north 1 block to Excelsior Road, then go east 3/4 mile to Conservation Drive; the parking lot is on the left.
CROW WING STATE PARK TRAIL HEAD
From Baxter, south on Hwy 371 about 9 miles, then west at County Road 27 for one mile to the park ofÿce. From Little Falls, north on Hwy 371, then west on Co. Rd. 27 for one mile to park office.
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Paul Bunyan State Trail
Paul Bunyan State TrailPaul Bunyan State Trail, stretching 119 miles from Brainerd to Bemidji, is one of the longest rail-trails in the country. The multiuse, fully paved trail is mainly for nonmotorized use; however, snowmobiles are permitted during winter.
BRAINERD/BAXTER TRAIL HEAD
The Paul Bunyan State Trail Head is located on Excelsior Road. From the intersection of State Highway 210 and the State Highway 371 bypass in Baxter, go north 1 block to Excelsior Road, then go east 3/4 mile to Conservation Drive; the parking lot is on the left.
CROW WING STATE PARK TRAIL HEAD
From Baxter, south on Hwy 371 about 9 miles, then west at County Road 27 for one mile to the park ofÿce. From Little Falls, north on Hwy 371, then west on Co. Rd. 27 for one mile to park office.
A member-supported nonprofit organization aimed at connecting our community to nature and protecting our natural environment. Conveniently located in the middle of Brainerd/Baxter, Minnesota with plenty of natural space to explore. Make sure you set aside time to wander their expansive trail system and beautiful gardens. You won't be disappointed.
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Northland Arboretum
14250 Conservation DrA member-supported nonprofit organization aimed at connecting our community to nature and protecting our natural environment. Conveniently located in the middle of Brainerd/Baxter, Minnesota with plenty of natural space to explore. Make sure you set aside time to wander their expansive trail system and beautiful gardens. You won't be disappointed.
Safari North is a family friendly wildlife park where you can feed a giraffe or ride a camel and see animals from around the world! An up close and personal experience for sure.
29 residents recomanen
Parc de fauna Safari North
8493 MN-371Safari North is a family friendly wildlife park where you can feed a giraffe or ride a camel and see animals from around the world! An up close and personal experience for sure.
Cuyuna is the upper Midwest’s mountain biking North Star.
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Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
307 3rd St SWCuyuna is the upper Midwest’s mountain biking North Star.