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) ![Water reflections on a fresh water lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059985/95ef9475-3b2e-4f65-ad5f-fb0f400c0778.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) ![Red wooden canoe on shore of lake with trees in autumn color and a small island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059985/9aefa370-4a03-4cbe-a87c-7a58e14db210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Trees in brilliant autumn color on a small lake with a dock in northern Minnesota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059985/75eb8256-c007-4d62-a663-2ed6b02d9835.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/2000000/1330000/1328100/1328029/03a39899_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 6967 Lake Forest Rd Brainerd MN CA $165 CA $197 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 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. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) A great property! The staff was very accommodating! If you’re a business traveler, get a room on the 4th floor. It’s sooo quiet. Remember this is a family resort hotel. Just slightly out of town but close enough. Very convenient. I slept like a baby! Very very clean! Highly recommended from a guy ... Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=1328029&PinnedHotelID=1328029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059985) ![Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1280000/1272700/1272680/b178a49e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG 15739 Audubon Way Brainerd MN CA $186 CA $206 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 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! (881 reviews) Wonderful time with our 4 year old and 20 month old! All the staff were great and everything was very clean. The breakfast was amazing with lots of variety! Both my kiddos loves the water park and didn't want to leave! 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(1,001 reviews) Bathroom and room clean, breakfast was good especially with kids Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=14782&PinnedHotelID=14782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059985) [See all 1,138 properties in Brainerd](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%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. ![PARADISE NORTH: LOG HOME CABIN IN BRAINERD, MN](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76910000/76906100/76906042/a20650ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### PARADISE NORTH: LOG HOME CABIN IN BRAINERD, MN Brainerd MN Stay at this cabin in Brainerd. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Long Lake Upper and Telef Paulson Wildlife Management ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews) Clean comfortable place, Hot Tub was clean and perfect temp. Commuincations was fantastic. Would definetly stay again. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Brainerd-Hotels-PARADISE-NORTH-LOG-HOME-CABIN-IN-BRAINERD.h76906042.Hotel-Information) ![Stunning 4 Bedroom Lake Home close to everything!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75840000/75833600/75833589/7220ef9a_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. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (54 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/107000000/106430000/106421900/106421815/5b23ba31_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! (34 reviews) Kitchen was stocked with necessary appliances. Plenty of room to spread out. Very clean bedding and comfortable beds. Enjoyed sitting on the deck and using the hot tub. 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