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Top Hotels in Brainerd Lakes Region
- 1. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN
- 2. Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake
- 3. AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes / Jenkins
- 4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Little Falls, MN
- 5. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
- 6. Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area
- 7. Arrowwood Lodge At Brainerd Lakes
- 8. AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
- 9. Super 8 by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area
- 10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel
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Things to do in , Brainerd Lakes Region: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Crosslake Historic Village, Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum, Jaques Art Center, Aitkin County Historical Society, Charles Lindbergh House and Museum, Minnesota Fishing Museum, Minnesota Military Museum, Linden Hill, Northern Trackers Railroad Club, Great River Arts.
Restaurants in Brainerd Lakes Region
1. Crosslake Historic Village
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
2. Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
3. Jaques Art Center
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By JoeNathan9249 - Saint Paul, United States
This is exactly the kind of place that makes Tripadvisor so valuable...a not well known local treasure. This free museum on a main highway going into Aikin formerly was Aikin's "Carnegie Library." It has been beautifully and lovingly restored. The central story it tells is of a hugely talented youngster, Francis Lee Jaques & the Jaques Art Center Francis Lee Jaques was hired by the Museum of Natural History in NYC that sent him all over the world because of his enormous talent. Some of his most beautiful nature works are on display - they're stunning. Two books he wrote with his wife also are available for purchase along with other locally produced art. There are periodic shows featuring nearby artists and local stories. We were nearby at Ruttgers BayLake Lodge and checked Tripadvisor, which mentioned this. THANKS - this is a five story attraction for people who love art and stories about hugely talented rural people.
4. Aitkin County Historical Society
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By deneced
We love the history of the area. This museum has some wonderful pieces. It is a fun place to visit when in the area!
5. Charles Lindbergh House and Museum
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
CLOSED for the season through May 2020. Charles Lindbergh's 1927 flight from New York to Paris launched an aviation revolution. Tour his boyhood home, explore the visitor center exhibits, including a "Spirit of St. Louis" flight simulator, and walk an interpretive trail along the river. Additional trails are located in the adjacent Charles A. Lindbergh State Park. The site is a National Historic Landmark.
6. Minnesota Fishing Museum
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
In 1998 the city of Little Falls gave it's approval and support for the Minnesota Fishing Museum. The current collection of over 10,000 artifacts is beautifully displayed and lovingly maintained. A "log cabin" set recreates an old time fish camp at the lake. A large diorama depicts a typical spearing dark house on a frozen lake, complete with a Northern Pike moving in to be taken. Numerous displays showcase the artifacts found in many anglers' tackle boxes through the years. Motors dating back to 1902 are displayed throughout. The aquarium with live native fish is the focal point for learning and just plain relaxing. The Minnesota State record fish display inspires anglers to catch "the big one."
7. Minnesota Military Museum
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By InnKeeper301 - Little Falls, United States
There’s so much to see, we could have stayed several more hours. There are displays covering every war in the history of Minnesota, and all kinds of vehicles and equipment out on the grounds. I very highly recommend this museum.
8. Linden Hill
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Linden Hill consists of two mansions, situated on nine acres, overlooking the Mississippi River. The mansions, fully furnished with original artifacts, were built in 1898. One mansion houses the Linden Hill Museum, the other can be rented for special events. There is a walking tour on the grounds that is open year round and free to the public!
Reviewed By beckyd673 - Roseville, United States
We really enjoyed the mansion and grounds! Very beautiful! The tour guide did a good job! Many interesting antiques!
9. Northern Trackers Railroad Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
10. Great River Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Great River Arts is a nonprofit arts & event center sustaining our community's artistic and economic vitality by providing high quality arts programming in our historic downtown building. We also provide a unique backdrop provided by Minnesota Artists for private and public events. We operate 4 Visual Arts Galleries, host a wide variety of youth & adult education and many live performing arts events including Dinner Theater. For a complete listing of upcoming events visit our website.
