Located on Gull Lake in Brainerd, Cragun's Christmas package vacation offers opportunities for snowshoeing, ice skating, cross country skiing, ice fishing, bonfires, a magic show and dog sled rides. The resort features an indoor pool, sauna, spa and massage. Guests can take the "Walk of Lights" each night and attend a Christmas Eve candlelight service. A breakfast buffet is served on Sunday and continental breakfast is served on Christmas Day. All can gather for the traditional Christmas Dinner buffet. 2-night packages start at $310.
Cragun's Resort
11000 Craguns Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
800-272-4867
craguns.com
The Good Ol' Days Family Resort is located on Lower Cullen Lake. For December they boast a "Norman Rockwell Style Christmas Celebration" that includes a cabin with a decorated tree, continental breakfast and a Christmas feast featuring a spiral ham, potatoes, gravy, yams, corn, buns, relish, Christmas cookies and egg nog. A 3-night stay starts at $660.
Good Ol' Days Family Resort
Box 358
Nisswa, MN 56468
218-963-2478
800-227-4501
goodoldaysresort.com
The Gunflint Lodge sits by a lake on the Gunflint Trail of northeastern Minnesota. The resort offers a quiet holiday by the fireplace with opportunities for moose viewing, horseback riding and fishing. The December holiday packages include decorating workshops, bistro dinners, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Rates for 5 or 6 night vacations start at $390.
Gunflint Lodge
143 S. Gunflint Lake
Grand Marais, MN 55604
800-328-3325
gunflint.com
