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Brainerd weather essentials

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May
63°F 17°C
39°F 3°C
3 in 7 cm
Jun
72°F 22°C
49°F 9°C
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Jul
77°F 25°C
55°F 12°C
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Aug
75°F 23°C
52°F 11°C
2 in 4 cm
Sep
66°F 18°C
44°F 6°C
2 in 5 cm
Oct
52°F 11°C
33°F 0°C
1 in 3 cm
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Brainerd International Raceway
Ollie #1 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Race Car Tracks
Distance  6.0 miles from city center
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Deacon's Lodge Golf Course
Ollie #2 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Designed by Arnold Palmer and ranked as one of the top ten new public courses by Golf Magazine.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Legacy at Cragun's
Ollie #3 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
This 27-hole course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  8.5 miles from city center
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Paul Bunyan Center
Ollie #4 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  3.7 miles from city center
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Northland Arboretum
Ollie #5 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
5 of 5 stars 1 review
In addition to its gardens, the Arboretum offers hiking and cross-country skiing.
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Trails
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Lake Mille Lacs
Ollie #6 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Spanning more than 200 square miles in size, this is the second largest lake in Minnesota.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Tourist/ Visitor Centers; Casinos
Distance  32.1 miles from city center
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Gull Lake
Ollie #7 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Fifteen-mile long lake whose surrounding area is connected to various restaurants and accommodations.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  8.8 miles from city center
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Paul Bunyan State Trail
Ollie #8 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Fifty miles of trails to bike, hike, rollerblade and snow-mobile, depending on the season.
Attraction type  Trails; Biking Trails
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Classic at Madden's
Ollie #9 of 17 attractions in Brainerd
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Golfers have the option of playing this award-winning course from 4,883 yards all the way back to 7,109 yards; this makes the game a great test of...... more » Owner description: Golfers have the option of playing this award-winning course from 4,883 yards all the way back to 7,109 yards; this makes the game a great test of players' skills. « less
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Pine Beach
Two championship 18-hole golf courses located along Gull Lake offer challenging play for all levels.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  3.9 miles from city center
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Bay Lake
One of Minnesota's smaller lakes.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  8.4 miles from city center
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Lake Ossawinnamakee
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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The Lakes
Tournament-level golf course at Minnesota's Ruttger's Lodge.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  3.3 miles from city center
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Social 9
Playing to a par of 28, this is an ideal course for beginners who want to play a quick nine holes.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Frostbite Flats
A temporary city erected each year on frozen Lake Mille Lacs.
Attraction type  Other
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Cuyana Mine Pits
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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This Old Farm
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
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