Located in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes areas, Baxter, MN offers a variety of outdoor activities as well as shopping, dining and entertainment. No matter what the season, you can always enjoy the outdoors in Baxter. Our Baxter hotel is near several lakes and 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 Baxter, as well as retail shopping.
The following Baxter attractions are near our hotel:
Hall of Fame Learn about Minnesota's fishing heritage and legends. The Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame also features a free kids' fishing pond, classes, games and more. (218) 824-7500 15840 Audubon Way Brainerd, MN 56401 1 mile from hotel
Crow Wing Historical Society Visit this museum which offers three floors of exhibits, including 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 320 Laurel St Brainerd, MN 56401 2.1 miles from hotel
Crow Wing State Park Enjoy camping, 18 miles of hiking trails, canoeing at this Minnesota state park. You can even tour the historic Crow Wing town site. (218) 825-3075 3124 State Park Rd Brainerd, MN 56401 2.5 miles from hotel
Brainerd International Raceway See drag racing or road racing at this three-mile raceway in Minnesota. (866) 444-4455 5523 Birchdale Rd Brainerd, MN 56401 3.7 miles from hotel
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 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 9898 County Rd 77 SW Nisswa, MN 56468 8.4 mi
White Sand Lake Located on State Highway 210, this lake in Baxter is perfect for boating, fishing, waterskiing and swimming. Baxter, MN 56425
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?
The Paul Bunyan Trails draw visitors to the region to bike, hike and camp along the scenic route. Biking along the trails is especially popular with local and state leaders visiting the trails each year to celebrate the region, enjoy the natural setting and get a great workout.
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