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Visit Brainerd Information on lodging, attractions, events, activities and more in Brainerd, Baxter, MN. www.visitbrainerd.com

Visit Brainerd is the only official destination marketing organization for Brainerd and Baxter, MN. Chartered in 1995 as a non-profit corporation, Visit Brainerd utilizes revenues produced through the lodging tax in Brainerd and Baxter to promote the area as one of the country's best travel and meeting destinations. We are also committed to providing unbiased information to all travelers.

Brainerd MN- Are you a fan of puzzles? Need a good indoor activity during the cold months? We carry an assortment of Som...
11/18/2024

Brainerd MN- Are you a fan of puzzles? Need a good indoor activity during the cold months? We carry an assortment of Something's Amiss puzzles guaranteed to keep you busy for hours! Come check them out today.

Visit Brainerd gift store located in Downtown Brainerd at 214 South 7th St. Open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm.

Looking for fun holiday-themed DIY projects or events perfect for you or a group? There are TONS of options in the next ...
11/14/2024

Looking for fun holiday-themed DIY projects or events perfect for you or a group? There are TONS of options in the next few weeks. Find them on our calendar of events but also check out the Crazy Plant Company (new to Downtown Brainerd), The Crossing Arts Alliance, Knotty Pine Bakery, Landsburg Landscape Nursery and Northland Arboretum. Happy Crafting! 🎁🎨🎄❄️

Here is the Weekend Round-up for Brainerd/Baxter area this weekend. There are lots of shopping opportunities, great musi...
11/14/2024

Here is the Weekend Round-up for Brainerd/Baxter area this weekend. There are lots of shopping opportunities, great music events at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, the Hotdish Invitational at the Northland Arboretum, and more. Click through to read more.
https://visitbrainerd.com/weekend-round-up-november-15-17-2024/

📷Matt Vee, Family and Friends performing "I am, He Said – Celebrating Neil Diamond Concert." Photo courtesy of Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center.

ENTERTAINMENT Author Talk - Art Coulson (November 15) I am, He Said - Celebrating Neil Diamond Concert (November 15) Live Music at Jack Pine Brewery (November 15)

Brainerd MN- With the change of seasons soon upon us, and the flight of birds moving for better weather, comes the end o...
11/13/2024

Brainerd MN- With the change of seasons soon upon us, and the flight of birds moving for better weather, comes the end of the birding reports in just a few weeks! For now, check out the latest report on our website.

📸 - White Throated Sparrow / Judd Brink

https://visitbrainerd.com/brainerd-birding-report-november-12-2024

Brainerd, MN- For several years local military and service clubs have worked together to host a Thanksgiving Day Free Co...
11/08/2024

Brainerd, MN- For several years local military and service clubs have worked together to host a Thanksgiving Day Free Community Meal. More than 1,500 meals will be prepared on Nov. 28, for delivery and pick-up! 🦃🥖🥧

This event is sponsored by the Brainerd American Legion, the Brainerd VFW, the Brainerd Eagles and the Brainerd Elks. There are sign-up sheets at all four organizations. You can also call the Legion at 218-829-2249 to place your order.
📸 - Mark Persons - Brainerd VFW

11/07/2024

Brainerd MN- Friday November 15th The Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts will be hosting I Am, He Said: Matt Vee, Family, and Friends Celebrate the Music of Neil Diamond!

Featuring beloved hits and a special appearance by members of the talented Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota, this concert promises a night filled with nostalgia, incredible talent, and unforgettable music. 🎤✨

Grab tickets while you still can at www.clcperformingarts.com or by calling 218-855-8199.
Video courtesy of Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center

Brainerd MN- Our Weekly Round-Up is back! Even though it's deer hunting opener weekend there is still tons of fun things...
11/07/2024

Brainerd MN- Our Weekly Round-Up is back! Even though it's deer hunting opener weekend there is still tons of fun things to do in the area. To read the full list head over to our website now OR subscribe to have it sent right to your inbox every Wednesday! 🦌🎶🍂🍷

Brainerd MN- "We're finishing up the open water season from the boat, but fishing opportunities continue in the Brainerd...
11/06/2024

Brainerd MN- "We're finishing up the open water season from the boat, but fishing opportunities continue in the Brainerd Lakes Area of Minnesota!" Our weekly Fishing Report from Hawg Hunterz Guide Service is here - head to our website to read it in full.

https://visitbrainerd.com/brainerd-fishing-report-november-5-2024

Brainerd MN- We are back with another weekly Birding Report from local guide & naturalist - Judd Brink! As the weather c...
11/05/2024

Brainerd MN- We are back with another weekly Birding Report from local guide & naturalist - Judd Brink! As the weather cools off, the birds are flying south. To read the report in full, head over to our website
📸 - Judd Brink / Trumpeter Swans

https://visitbrainerd.com/brainerd-birding-report-november-5-2024

Brainerd MN- Hats and gloves galore!! As the weather cools down, it's time to gear-up for staying warm. 🔥❄ We have varie...
11/04/2024

Brainerd MN- Hats and gloves galore!! As the weather cools down, it's time to gear-up for staying warm. 🔥❄ We have variety of hats and gloves to choose from, perfect for gift-giving or for you!

Visit Brainerd gift store located in Downtown Brainerd at 214 South 7th St. Open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm.

Interested in that truly unique gift for someone special? Want to shop local and support area artisans this year? Then c...
11/01/2024

Interested in that truly unique gift for someone special? Want to shop local and support area artisans this year? Then consider visiting one of the many bazaars, craft shows, or markets being held this holiday season in Brainerd and Baxter, MN. Click through to find a list of upcoming events.

https://visitbrainerd.com/not-such-a-bazaar-way-to-shop/

Photos of items for sale at Crossing Arts Alliance. Fun Finds for Holiday Shopping and Treats in Brainerd, MN Interested in that truly unique gift for someone special? Want to shop local and support area artisans this year? Looking

Minnesota Beer Day is tomorrow! Starting this year, Minnesota Beer Day will officially be celebrated across the state on...
10/31/2024

Minnesota Beer Day is tomorrow! Starting this year, Minnesota Beer Day will officially be celebrated across the state on November 1, following resolutions signed by the Minnesota Legislature and a proclamation from the Governor. It's a celebration of the history, tradition, culture, and community of beer in Minnesota. Enjoy this tasty holiday by heading to Brainerd/Baxter's favorite local brewery, Jack Pine Brewery. Commemorative pint glasses for sale plus other specials on tap. Other breweries nearby include Roundhouse Brewery , Cuyuna Brewing Company, Big Axe Brewing Company and Snarky Loon Brewing Co.. Cheers! 🍻🍻

Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Explore Minnesota

Brainerd MN - Post-Halloween weekend is still hopping with fun things to do around the area! Our Weekend Round-Up has al...
10/31/2024

Brainerd MN - Post-Halloween weekend is still hopping with fun things to do around the area! Our Weekend Round-Up has all the fun things listed for you, head over to our website to check it out now OR subscribe to get it mailed straight to your inbox every Wednesday!

Brainerd MN- Open water fishing in the Brainerd Lakes Area is not over yet! Mild autumn temperatures are allowing us to ...
10/30/2024

Brainerd MN- Open water fishing in the Brainerd Lakes Area is not over yet! Mild autumn temperatures are allowing us to target Walleyes and Crappies on local lakes, and they are biting! Hawg Hunterz Guide Service is back with their weekly Fishing Report - click the link below to read in full!

https://visitbrainerd.com/brainerd-fishing-report-october-29-2024

Open water fishing in the Brainerd Lakes Area is not over yet! Brainerd, MN—Mild autumn temperatures are allowing us to target Walleyes and Crappies on local lakes, and they are biting! Fish are moving to predictable locations and feeding heavily this time of year: here's how to catch them! Walley...

Brainerd MN- Judd Brink is back with his weekly Birding Report! The Sandhill cranes are starting to stage about an hour ...
10/29/2024

Brainerd MN- Judd Brink is back with his weekly Birding Report! The Sandhill cranes are starting to stage about an hour away from us here in Brainerd, and Whooping Crane was also spotted in southern MN! They are on the move as the colder weather creeps in. To read in full - clink the link below.
📸 - Judd Brink / Coots in the Water

https://visitbrainerd.com/brainerd-birding-report-october-29-2024

Judd Brink is a local guide and naturalist who provides a weekly birding report during the spring bird migration, the summer nesting season, and the fall bird migration for Visit Brainerd. This is the 12th season Judd has provided birding reports about the Brainerd Lakes Area in Central Minnesota. B...

Brainerd MN - Calling all boils and ghouls to come to Downtown Brainerd TOMORROW, for our annual Halloween Spooktacular!...
10/25/2024

Brainerd MN - Calling all boils and ghouls to come to Downtown Brainerd TOMORROW, for our annual Halloween Spooktacular! Trick-or-Treat at participating businesses from 11am-1pm, and enjoy spooky fun throughout the day!

Brainerd MN- On November 7th Kuniko Yamamoto comes to the Chalberg Theater. She enchants audiences of every age with dra...
10/24/2024

Brainerd MN- On November 7th Kuniko Yamamoto comes to the Chalberg Theater. She enchants audiences of every age with dramatic storytelling using myths and fables from ancient and modern Japan, spiced with social revelations to educate and amuse. In Magical Mask, Music and Mime of Japan Kuniko uses traditional Japanese music, handcrafted masks, stylized movement and a touch of magic to create an artistic balance of illusion and reality.

To buy your tickets - head over to Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center now!

Brainerd MN- Our Weekend Round-Up is PACKED with fun activities! This is just a small rundown, so if you want to see the...
10/23/2024

Brainerd MN- Our Weekend Round-Up is PACKED with fun activities! This is just a small rundown, so if you want to see the full list head over to our website now. With Halloween right around the corner there are tons of holiday activities happening. Head over to our blog below to get the full breakdown! 👇🏼🎃👻

https://visitbrainerd.com/halloween-activities-in-brainerd-and-baxter/

Photo Credit: Kelly Humphrey / The Brainerd Daily Dispatch

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214 South 7th Street
Brainerd, MN
56401

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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+12188250410

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Visit Brainerd

Visit Brainerd is the only official destination marketing organization (DMO) for the cities Brainerd and Baxter, MN. Chartered in 1995 as a non-profit corporation, Visit Brainerd utilizes revenues produced through the lodging tax in Brainerd and Baxter to promote them as one of the country's best travel and meeting destinations. We are committed to providing unbiased information to all travelers. #LoveBrainerd