YOU HOPE TO BRING YOUR GRANDKIDS TO STAY AT THE SAME RESORT ON THE SAME LAKE THAT YOU DID YEARS AGO. MANY RESORTS THAT YOU REMEMBER ARE STILL HERE AND NOW OFFER “REUNION HOUSES”— WHERE YOUR WHOLE FAMILY CAN STAY UNDER ONE ROOF.
NOSTALGIC You love the warm and fuzzy feelings of reminiscing about a simpler time. And you want to bring your family together to experience a vacation from your childhood. Perhaps it’s bringing your kids to Paul Bunyan Land or walking the dam at Crosslake. You hope to bring your grandkids to stay at the same resort on the same lake that you did years ago. Many resorts that you remember are still here and now offer “reunion houses”—where your whole family can stay under one roof. MINIMALIST You’re not looking for a vacation with a lot of hoopla. The simpler, the better. Your idea of a vacation is biking the Paul Bunyan State Trail, hiking the Crow Wing State Park, or paddling your kayak around one of the area’s quieter lakes. You’re happy with limited amenities that
provide tranquil, abundant nature with easy access to trails and lakes. The Brainerd Lakes Area has lodging options that fit your low-key style. Most area resorts are family owned and still have the rustic charm that you love.
PHOTO COURTESY CROSSLAKE TREETOP VILLAGE
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GLAMPER You bring your lodging with you when you come Up North. Your home on wheels is equipped with modern conveniences like a microwave and shower—tenting it is taking it too far! You like RV parks or campgrounds with amenities and easy access to water (pool or lake). You want to be close to activities like nature hikes, biking, and shopping. But you love having your own personal space and the freedom that comes with it. The Brainerd Lakes Area has resorts, RV parks, and campgrounds with camper hook ups (electric, water, and sometimes sewer).
PHOTO BY GARRET CHRISTOPHERSON
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