Lodging for Your Travel Personality

We have a lot of lodging options, which can be overwhelming especially to the first-time traveler. Knowing what kind of amenities you want will help narrow your search and maximize the fun while you’re here.

No matter what you choose, we have a place to stay that suits your personality!

Nostalgic

You love the warm and fuzzy feelings of reminiscing of a simpler time. And you want to bring your family together to experience a vacation from your childhood. Perhaps it’s bringing your kids to Paul Bunyan Land or walking the dam at Crosslake. You hope to bring your grandkids to stay at the same resort on the same lake that you did years ago. Many resorts that you remember are still here and now offer “reunion houses”—where your whole family can stay under one roof.

Minimalist

Your idea of a vacation is the simpler, the better. Your to-do list consists of biking the Paul Bunyan State Trail, hiking the Crow Wing State Park, or paddling your kayak around one of the area’s quieter lakes. You’re happy with limited amenities. You want a quiet space that provides abundant nature with easy access to trails and lakes. The Brainerd Lakes Area has lodging options that fit your low-key style. Most area resorts are family owned and still have the rustic charm that you love.

Campfire Bay Resort offers guests two, three, and four bedroom cabins. A few of their roomier cabins sleep up to 16 people, and some of the cabins are connected to allow up to 28 people in one building!

Enjoy over 1,000 feet of sugar sand beach at Boyd Lodge in Crosslake. This family resort offers guests three, four, and five bedroom cabins.

YOUR IDEA OF A VACATION IS BIKING THE PAUL BUNYAN STATE TRAIL, HIKING THE CROW WING STATE PARK, OR PADDLING YOUR KAYAK AROUND ONE OF THE AREA’S QUIETER LAKES.

Action Lover

You’re up for anything and love the convenience of staying within the city limits. Your idea of a great vacation day is being close to the area’s top attractions, shopping, and restaurants. A hotel is the perfect home base because you’ll only be in your room for sleeping. There’s too much to see and do! You’ll want to check out lodging in Brainerd/Baxter, Crosslake, and Pequot Lakes.