Located in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes area, our Baxter hotel offers easy access to a variety of outdoor activities, as well as shopping, dining and entertainment. No matter what the season, you can always enjoy the outdoors, and. Our Baxter hotel is near Brainerd Lakes and several state parks including White Sand Lake and Crow Wing State Park, where you can enjoy fishing, hiking, camping and even swimming in the warmer months. During the winter, visitors can get outdoors at Ski Gull, where you can ski, tube and snowboard. There are also a number of historical sites in town, as well as retail shopping. With such an ideal location, its easy to see what sets us apart from other hotels in Baxter.
The following attractions are near our Baxter hotel:
Hall of Fame (1 mile) Learn about Minnesota's fishing heritage and angling legends. The Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame also features a free kids' fishing pond, classes, games and more. (218) 828-1736
Crow Wing Historical Society (2.1 miles) This museum offers three floors of exhibits, including a display of the lumber industry, railroads and mining. Guests can also tour a early 1900s home or check out the research library. (218) 829-3268
Crow Wing State Park (2.5 miles) Enjoy camping, 18 miles of hiking trails, canoeing and more at this Minnesota state park. You can even tour the historic Crow Wing town site. (218) 825-3075
Brainerd International Raceway (3.7 miles) See drag races and road races at this three-mile raceway in Minnesota. Our hotel's Baxter location puts you right near all the action. (866) 444-4455
Paul Bunyan Land at This Old Farm Pioneer Village This great family activity in Brainerd features 28 amusement rides and attractions, a 30-building Pioneer Village and vintage farm machinery, automobiles and antiques. (218) 764-2524 17553 State Hwy 18 Brainerd, MN 56401 6.2 miles from hotel
Ski Gull(8.4 miles) For winter outdoor activities, head to this ski facility where you can enjoy downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing. This facility features 13 runs, chairlifts and rentals. (218) 963-4353
White Sand Lake (6 miles) Located on State Highway 210, this lake in Baxter is perfect for boating, fishing, waterskiing and swimming.
About Baxter
Baxter is known for its beautiful countryside and tranquil atmosphere. With the Mississippi River cupping its southern fringes and such lakes as Whipple and White Sand sprinkling the countryside, Baxter is an amazing retreat for water sports enthusiasts and other outdoorsmen. Baxter is also touted as the starting point for the Paul Bunyan Trail, which is over 100 miles long and is one of the longest paved trails in the United States. Perfect for bikers, birdwatchers and even casual hikers, the trail provides plenty of natural scenery with several unobtrusive rest areas along the way. The trail's Pequot Lake area is popular with visitors who want to experience the rustic outdoors. Baxter is one of those little towns that take pride in their old-fashioned roots. With its amazing down home-style cooking, beautiful scenery and fun activities, Baxter has become a wonderful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the average vacation spot.
Did you know?
Many residents of Baxter work in Brainerd, which at only a few miles away is a larger center for commerce and industry. Because the two towns share a boundary on Baxter's eastern side, some out-of-towners mistakenly refer to Brainerd as "Braxter."
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