Many of the Brainerd communities are easily accessible via Route 371. The area offers a variety of overnight accommodations from traditional hotels and campgrounds to log cabins. Some of the Brainerd communities include Nisswa, Aikin and Longville. Activities in the region include hot air balloon rides, fishing and swimming. Places of interest include the Mille Lacs Indian Museum, Wildwedge Mini Golf and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf.
Magbees Island Cabin sits in the Brainerd area. The 1,400-sqaure-foot cabin features two bedrooms, two full baths, equipped kitchen and a fireplace. You have access to a boat dock, private sand beach and more than two acres of land. Activities on-site include boating, swimming and fishing. Gas stations within 10 miles include Crosby Citigo and E Z Stop. Grocery stores within three miles include Paulbeck's Country Market and Birch Street Meat and Grocery. Dining options within two miles include Tucscany Room and 40 Club Restaurant and Bar.
Magbees Island Cabin
42874 Eagle St.
Aikin, MN 56431
218-927-4123
brainerd.com
The historic Grand View Lodge is located in Nisswa, a part of the Brainerd region. The resort features 65 cabins, a 9-hole golf course, an on-site full-service spa, townhouses and villas. You can access the water slide, indoor swimming pool and beach. Children ages 3 to 12 years old can participate in the supervised Kid's Club and Adventure Club. The lodge offers weekly wine tours and tastings on the property. Restaurants on-site include the Loony's Beach Hut, Sherwood Forest and the Northwoods Pub. Other dining options within a mile of the resort include Freddy's Grill and Subway. Places to pick up groceries within a mile of the property include Schaefer's Food and Lake Shore Groceries.
Grand View Lodge
23521 Nokomis Ave.
Nisswa, MN 56468
218-963-2234
866-801-2951
grandviewlodge.com
Blackwater Lodge is a large log cabin close to Blackwater Lake within the Brainerd area in Longville. The more than 7,000-square-foot log cabin has more than 100 floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, equipped kitchen, five bedrooms and five stone-accented fireplaces. Activities available include swimming, water skiing, tubing, fishing and rafting. You can rent boats and wave runners on the property. Golf courses within 10 miles includes the Pines at the Grand View Lodge, Breezy Point Golf Course and Brainerd's Cragun's Dutch's Legacy Course. The Supervalu grocery store is seven miles from the cabin. Dining options within eight miles include the Red Bird Café and Patrick's Fine Dining.
Blackwater Lodge
2977 Green Forest Drive NW
Longville, MN 56655
952-292-4373
blackwaterlodgellc.com
