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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 16 attractions in Brainerd

Spanning more than 200 square miles in size, this is the second largest lake in Minnesota.

Attraction type: Casino; Tourist/visitor center; Lake
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This 27-hole course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.

Attraction type: Golf course
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Fifteen-mile long lake whose surrounding area is connected to various restaurants and accommodations.

Attraction type: Lake
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Designed by Arnold Palmer and ranked as one of the top ten new public courses by Golf Magazine.

Attraction type: Golf course
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Playing to a par of 28, this is an ideal course for beginners who want to play a quick nine holes.

Attraction type: Golf course
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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.

Attraction type: Golf course
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Two championship 18-hole golf courses located along Gull Lake offer challenging play for all levels.

Attraction type: Golf course
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A temporary city erected each year on frozen Lake Mille Lacs.

Attraction type: Other
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Fifty miles of trails to bike, hike, rollerblade and snow-mobile, depending on the season.

Attraction type: Trail; Biking trail
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In addition to its gardens, the Arboretum offers hiking and cross-country skiing.

Attraction type: Trail; Nature center
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One of Minnesota's smaller lakes.

Attraction type: Lake
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Tournament-level golf course at Minnesota's Ruttger's Lodge.

Attraction type: Golf course
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Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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