Located in central Minnesota, along the Mississippi River, is Brainerd. Long known as the home of Paul Bunyan and well-known as Minnesota’s Vacationland, the neighboring cities of Baxter and Brainerd are the economic center of the region known as “Brainerd” or the Brainerd Lakes Area.
Located in the middle of Minnesota, the Brainerd Lakes area includes the communities of Brainerd, Baxter, Nisswa, Crosslake, Pequot Lakes and Breezy Point. With small-town charm, and a plethora of lakes, golf courses and parks, it’s a great place to visit no matter what time of year.