Resorts in Brainerd

From lodging to recreation, fine food to fabulous four-season funit's all here. At Cragun's, we pride ourselves on being large enough to offer a memorable choice of recreational packages, yet small enough to make you feel right at home. Whats your pleasure? Theres golf at the Legacy Courses. Swim in our indoor and outdoor pools. Play tennis or basketball in our Sports Centre. Take a guided fishing trip or rent a boat at our full-service Marina. In winter, snowmobile or cross-country ski on miles of groomed trails. Over 1,200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails begin right at our doorstep, including the famous Gull Lake Lighted Trail and nearby Paul Bunyan Trail. Rent an ice fishing house or take a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Craguns SnoMo Center offers complete rentals of snowmobiles, cross-country skis, gear and clothing.All this fun is housed amid a wide range of accommodations in varying style and cost. Over 200 lakeside units and cabins include rooms with private balconies, microwaves, fireplaces, wet bars and more. There are also 1-7 bedroom lakeside cabins. Many excellent dining choices include the beautiful Northwoods Lodge Dining Room in the Main Lodge overlooking Gull Lake, the lakeside Irma's Kitchen Restaurant set in a lovely, rustic 1926 timber lodge, the Legacy Bar & Grille in the clubhouse overlooking the golf course, Cabana Cafe Poolside Snack Bar Craguns commitment to quality and service has been recognized many times. More recently, the resort has been honored as a "Top Ten Resort" by Midwest Living, a Family Favorite Resort by MN Parent and as MN Innkeepers of the Year, Property of the Year from MN Innkeepers and Best Golf Resort by MN Meetings & Events.

Madden's on Gull Lake is a true classic Minnesota resort experience. Family owned and operated since 1929, Madden's is situated on a thousand acres of pines and hardwoods and surrounded by miles of picturesque Gull Lake shoreline. All guest rooms overlook Gull Lake, one of our 4 golf courses or our pristine gardens. Madden's can provide the vacation experience you deserve, offering more recreational amenities than any other MN resort: 63 holes of golf for all skill levels, The Spa at Madden's, Tennis & Croquet Club, water ski school, marina, 4 swimming pools, 3 beaches and fitness center. Dining options include 6 restaurants, 3 lounges and Madden Bros. Market. Come see what makes Madden's Minnesota's Classic Resort!