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Brainerd/Baxter

From downtown Brainerd to shops in Baxter, you’ll find a mix of shops, furniture and home décor, bakeries, and restaurants.

Crosslake

If you’re vacationing up in Crosslake, you can find everything you need right in town. Check out the hardware store that carries so much more than hardware goods. You’ll have fun exploring specialty shops and boutiques that feature clothing, specialty soaps, home décor and furniture, and unique clothing. Crosslake businesses are famous for being welcoming—so stop in and say hello!

Pequot Lakes

You’ll find an abundance of shopping in Pequot Lakes. Whether you’re stocking up on groceries during your stay or out for a leisurely walk through the many specialty shops in downtown, you’ll find it in Pequot Lakes! Get lake country sweatshirts for the whole family, explore Up North furniture, slip into comfy shoes for your adventures or try on some new clothing to bring home. Our businesses are ready to welcome you to Pequot Lakes and will help you find just what you’re looking for!

Nisswa

The sign may say “Pretty Good Shopping”, but that’s just Nisswa being modest. Mainstreet has some of the best small town charm with boutiques selling delicious oils and vinegars, clothing, sporting goods, and home décor.

Cuyuna Lakes

Downtown Crosby has been revitalized with new quaint shops and restaurants. The repurposed old mining pits into mountain biking trails has been a boon for the local community. Lots of antique shops also dot the downtown streets. Explore these stores for treasures you certainly won’t find anywhere else!

Explore Brainerd Lakes Welcome Center

When you’re traveling to get here, stop in at the Explore Brainerd Lakes Welcome Center on Hwy 371. We have lots of travel info with maps on trails, biking, ATVs, and county and state maps—to name a few. There’s plenty of green space outside to walk your dog (on a leash), have a picnic lunch, and take a selfie with Paul Bunyan!

The Welcome Center also is a gift shop selling classic Brainerd Lakes apparel, souvenirs, and the cutest Babe stuffed plush only available at our shop.

Christmas Point

(218) 828-0603 www.christmaspoint.com

Christmas Point is locally owned and family operated. With 26,000 square feet, we provide our customers with a one of a kind shopping experience. We also have a full service cafe that serves gourmet salads and sandwiches.

Not Amy's Farm

(218) 746-4244 www.notamysfarm.com

The Not Amy’s Farm brick-n-mortar store is nestled in the small town of Pillager Minnesota. In addition to our own products, we work with over 45 other crafters, makers, artists and small businesses to highlight Minnesota-centric, natural and organic products + unique gift ideas. Come to Pillager or shop online!

Common Goods

(218) 824-0923 www.commongoodsmn.org

(218) 824-0923 Baxter

(218) 772-2999 Crosby

(218) 692-7682 Crosslake

Common Goods is a trendy thrift store with locations in Baxter, Crosby and Crosslake. Proceeds support Bridges of Hope, a nonprofit that serves local families in need. Offering quality goods including clothing, accessories, sporting goods and home furnishings.

Pequot Lakes Supervalu

(218) 568-5001 www.pequotlakessupervalu.com

Take the north or south exit off 371 onto Patriot Avenue in Pequot Lakes and you are there. Enjoy our comfortable seating area with our 60" TV while you enjoy your hot or cold Sibley Lake Deli meal. We also have fresh produce, bakery, and meat items.

Cub Foods

(218) 828-4601 www.cub.com

With two convenient locations to serve you on 371 in Baxter and 210 in Brainerd, Cub has all you need from grocery to pet and baby to flowers and cake for your wedding or special event. Cub now offers delivery too. Visit www.shop.cub.com for details.

Schaefer's Foods

(218) 963-2265 www.SchaefersFoods.com

Schaefer’s Foods offers the best produce, meat and groceries available. Our meat department features top-quality Angus Pride cuts. All bakery items are made in-house including our made-from-scratch Grandma Bettie Jane’s Pies. Our friendly staff, carry-out service and great selection make us a local favorite!