Winter - Spring - Summer - Fall - The Brainerd Lakes Area has it all!

SEASONAL RECREATION

The Brainerd Lakes area and Pequot Lakes Area has an abundance of natural resources, which means recreational opportunities are everywhere!

Fall

Great Fall Color Tours in the Brainerd Lakes Area.  Some beautiful drives of tours are Gull Lake Tour, Round Lake Tour, Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway, Bay Lake and Pillsbury State Forest Tour.                              Click here for printable Fall Color Tour Maps

Many guests stay with us who are in the area for some trail riding.  The lakes area has some great off-highway vehicles (OHV's) trails for ATV's, OHM's and ORV's.  Click here for Spider Lake Map which is only about 25 minutes from AmericInn.

Winter

    Snowmobiling

                                   TRAIL CONDITIONS   

 The Paul Bunyan Trail and the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway, both accessible right from our property, are enjoyed by thousands of visitors a year who enjoy biking, in-line skating, hiking, and snowmobiling the trails. In addition, enjoy over 1200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Click here to see maps and trail conditions. And dont worry if you don't have your own sled, rent one from SPR MOTORSPORTS right along the Trail.  Plus our color-coded trail system makes traveling easy.

If you are member of MnUSA and "Show your Card" you will recieve 20% off your rate.  Not valid with other discounts or promotions.

                              Trail Maps are located at the motel. 

Cross Country Skiiing:  Nordic skiers will discover 240 miles of groomed and ungroomed ski trails.  They will take you thour a variety of forests and landscapes.  Some trails even have lighted sections for nighttime skiing.

Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding and Tubing:  Area visitors that want to downhill ski will find fun and family-style skiing at SKI GULL.  The facility features 13 runs, chairlifts, rentals and refreshements.  Prime Time Snowtubing in Breezy Point is also a great place to spend an afternoon of fun.

Ice Fishing:  Some anglers feel that the fishing in the area only gets better when the lakes freeze over.  Anglers can catch walleye, crappies, bass, sunfish, northern pike and yellow perch. There are area resorts that have fish/spear house rentals available. 

Spring and Summer

Bring your boat and your canoe.  Almost 500 lakes provide fishing, boating and swimming opportunities like no other place in Minnesota. To assist your group for a canoeing, kayaking or biking adventure you can  have your group contact Cycle Path and Paddle to help you with equipment or shuttle service. Would you like to rent some fun?  For bike rental and other equipment rental check out trailblazer bikes, or Boats and Beyond Rentals Enjoy a horseback ride through beautiful wooded trails from Pine River Riding Stable

Local Fishing Report

Boat Rentals

  Paul Bunyan Bike Trail
Golfing is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to enjoy the lakes area. Golf on more than 27 courses with over 400 holes. With several championship courses designed by the game's top designers, the area is becoming famous for some of the finest golf in the nation. And don't forget to check out our own new on-site golf at Wildwedge Family Golf Park, which includes a 9-hole par 3 golf course, driving range and miniature golf course. Minnesota Golf Courses
Summer may be what you think of when going to the "lakes area", but winter offers many activities, also. In addition to the fine snowmobiling, you may want to try ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or even downhill skiiing . And winter time is quieter and more affordable.

There's just simply more to do on a getaway to the Pequot Lakes and Brainerd Lakes area. No matter what the season, the abundance of natural resources and recreational activities will keep you active and satisfied no matter how long you visit.

Birdwatching
Visit "Rebecca's Bird Sanctuary" on our backyard patio and you don't have to go far to see many varieties of birds. Enjoy breakfast on our patio and enjoy the birds serenading you. We have been recognized as an official National Wildlife Federation Backyard Wildlife Habitat site, by making our backyard an enticing playground for all kinds of birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Sit out on our patio and enjoy the great outdoors!

AmericInn is a partner with MN Backyard Birds.  Guiding Service by naturalist Judd Brink is available for a private tour.  For more guiding information visit MN Backyard Birds.

 

 
Hotel Activities
Volleyball
Board Games
Playground
Golf
Mini Golf

Fire Pit
Frisbee Golf
Ping Pong
Bike Trails
Pool Games
 

Wildwedge Golf
& Mini Golf

 

 

       

Area Activities

For additional information on recreation and events in this area, please visit the following web pages:
 
Brainerd.com

Brainerd Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

Nisswa.com
Pinerivermn.com

 

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