Planning an Event in Brainerd
With more than 465 lakes within 30 miles of the town of Brainerd, this is Minnesota.
Brainerd at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 77
Average meal cost
USD 46
Largest hotel
280 rooms
Total hotels
90
Total rooms
12,000
Convention center space
0 sq. ft.
Highlights of Brainerd
1. Highlight 1
An outdoor recreation wonderland that is famous for its great fishing and hiking and cycling trails, the Brainerd Lakes area offers groups an emerging destination with a well-developed infrastructure, as well as an impressive list of Brainerd Lakes area event venues with meeting facilities.
2. Highlight 2
Meetings-friendly property options include the 317-room Grand View Lodge with 40,000 square feet of meeting space; the 287-room Madden's on Gull Lake with 40,000 square feet of meeting space; the 207-room Cragun's Resort and Hotel on Gull Lake with 50,000 square feet of meeting space.
3. Highlight 3
During the summer months, golf is a popular pastime at the more than 25 golf courses within 50 miles of Brainerd. Other late-spring and summer activities include boating and guided fishing excursions; horseback riding; bicycling and hiking on the 100-mile Paul Bunyan State Trail; and bird watching.