Title: Visit Brainerd: Best of Brainerd Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Brainerd](https://expedia.ca/Brainerd-Hotels.d6059985.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Brainerd](https://expedia.ca/Brainerd-Vacation-Rentals.d6059985.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Brainerd](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Brainerd.d6059985.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Brainerd Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Brainerd.d6059985.Car-Rental-Guide)[Brainerd Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Brainerd.d6059985.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Brainerd ## Travel Guide ![Panorama of a calm trout lake in northern Minnesota at sunset during autumn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059985/60254556-f0b5-4668-aefb-c3661bf61e80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panorama of a calm trout lake in northern Minnesota at sunset during autumn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059985/60254556-f0b5-4668-aefb-c3661bf61e80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Early Autumn landscape of the Paul Bunyan Trail alongside Birch trees in a forest near Brainerd, Minnesota, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059985/3f8aefd3-22d6-4fcc-b739-97437bac3f8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Brainerd, Minnesota is a regional center on the Mississippi River in Northern Minnesota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059985/68b17ad0-ee3c-433d-a5eb-60ffc38eb0c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the docks at sunset on a clear day. Maddens is a full featured resort on Gull Lake near Brainerd, MN](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000409913/8969670c-659a-4d33-8955-8b2b4c787593.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Brainerd Things to do - Brainerd Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Brainerd ![The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1328100/1328029/6db2f0c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 6967 Lake Forest Rd Brainerd MN CA $142 CA $169 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Brainerd. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) Check-in was phenomenal. Easy as squeezy peezy. Lack of lighting in our room. That would be my gruff, nothing that would keep me from coming back. Love that they have an indoor/outdoor hot tub. It would be nice to see the divider closed if an outside temperature has been achieved. The temperature ... Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=1328029&PinnedHotelID=1328029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059985) ![Stunning 4 Bedroom Lake Home close to everything!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75840000/75833600/75833589/ff61ca86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stunning 4 Bedroom Lake Home close to everything!! Brainerd MN Stay at this cabin in Brainerd. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions North Long Lake and Mollie Lake are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews) We really enjoyed our cozy winter stay. We made use of the kitchen and appliances to make dinners at home around the big table. Loved the living room to watch some movies, look out the window and enjoy the fireplace as well. Deer came to the front of the property every day so that was super fun for ... Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=75833589&PinnedHotelID=75833589&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059985) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=75833589&PinnedHotelID=75833589&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059985) ![Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1280000/1272700/1272680/413252a0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG 15739 Audubon Way Brainerd MN CA $187 CA $208 total Feb 10 - Feb 11 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Brainerd. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (868 reviews) Yes the stay was excellent! Roo. Clean stafff friend and concern! Our granddaughter comited and they were helpful in getting clean bedding. They all were amazing. Water park was excellent as well Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=1272680&PinnedHotelID=1272680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059985) [See all 1,141 properties in Brainerd](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6059985) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Stunning 4 Bedroom Lake Home close to everything!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75840000/75833600/75833589/ff61ca86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stunning 4 Bedroom Lake Home close to everything!! Brainerd MN Stay at this cabin in Brainerd. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions North Long Lake and Mollie Lake are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews) We really enjoyed our cozy winter stay. We made use of the kitchen and appliances to make dinners at home around the big table. Loved the living room to watch some movies, look out the window and enjoy the fireplace as well. Deer came to the front of the property every day so that was super fun for ... Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Brainerd-Hotels-Stunning-4-Bedroom-Lake-Home-Close-To-Everything.h75833589.Hotel-Information) ![NEW - The Boardwalk on North Long Lake Brainerd with Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106430000/106421900/106421815/2b100783_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### NEW - The Boardwalk on North Long Lake Brainerd with Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly Brainerd MN Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Brainerd. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions North Long Lake and ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews) My family got together for an early Christmas. There was room for everyone. The grandkids ranged from 3-23\. There was something for each age group, as well as for adults. This place would be fantastic during the summer on the lake! The hosts were also fantastic and was quick to respond to ... Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Brainerd-Hotels-4-Bedroom-Cabin-On-NorthLong-Lake-Brainerd-With-Hot-Tub.h106421815.Hotel-Information) ![Summer in Brainerd at Love Lake Hacienda](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92620000/92616200/92616178/b8dee922_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Summer in Brainerd at Love Lake Hacienda Brainerd MN Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Brainerd. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gull Lake and Brainerd ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! 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