Visitor Guide

Explore Brainerd Lakes like a local.

The area's largest tourism publication

Welcome to the Brainerd Lakes Area! Plan your vacation with the area’s biggest tourism publication featuring the communities of Brainerd/Baxter, Crosslake, Cuyuna Lakes, Pequot Lakes, and Nisswa. We have hotels with waterparks, resorts with full amenities, or rustic cabins. You can do as much—or as little—as you want here. World class championship golf courses are easily accessible. Soar among the trees and get a bird’s eye view of Gull Lake. Relax at a spa or in a lakeside lounge chair soaking up some relaxation. Spend the day shopping boutiques, grabbing a bite to eat, or sipping a brew on an outdoor patio listening to live music. Here, you’ll find that Up North is more than a destination; it’s a state of mind.

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Sign up to be featured in the 2026 Visitor Guide! We can connect you with your target audience through our digital and print marketing opportunities and help you reach over 1.2 million individuals.

The annual Explore Brainerd Lakes Visitor Guide is widely recognized as the go-to resource for tourists exploring the region. But it’s not just for visitors—locals rely on it too, whether they’re searching for restaurants, contractors, activities, or more. Our guide offers the most comprehensive showcase of local businesses in the area.

Marketing is essential to make sure your business is noticed by those vacationing in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Level up your strategy for 2026 and make make sure you’re top-of-mind as they make travel plans. Plus, those who vacation here are more likely to see themselves living here, making our Guide an effective way to reach families relocating to our community. 

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