Brainerd Minnesota Lakes area is a regional shopping, industrial, and
tourism center. There are many nearby resorts that take advantage of
the many nearby lakes including Gull Lake. The Mississippi River flows
right through Brainerd with five road/highway bridges and one railroad
bridge crossing it. There is also the Paul Bunyan Trail, a bowling
alley in Brainerd, Movie theater in Baxter, mini golf courses north of
Brainerd and golf courses, Paul Bunyan/This old farm east of Brainerd
towards Garrison. Brainerd is also home to one of the Central Lakes
College campuses. More in General Info and Business Directory.