Area Attractions

Fabrics & Crafts:

Colorz for Quilts
317 W Washington St Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 825-9101

Country Fabrics Quilts
909 S 6th St Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-7273

Memories for the Making Scrapbook & Stamp Store
14303 Edgewood Dr # 110 Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 824-0606
www.scrapbookingevent.com

Shopping:

  • Shopping is a must when visiting the Brainerd Lakes area.  Within a 30-mile radius, we boast an array of delightful and different shops.  Hidden treasures await you at any one of the many antique shops or one-of-a-kind crafts by local artisans.  Sidewalk shopping, specialty boutiques, souvenirs and a variety of retailers all await you.  Shoppers are advised to call ahead for hours.

Christmas Point Wild Rice Co
14803 Edgewood Dr., Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 828-0603
www.christmaspoint.com

  • This interesting shop is dedicated to products related to wild rice as well as a variety of gift and collectible items. The shop retails a unique combination of home decor, furniture, gourmet foods, casual clothing and fine art.

Crow Wing Food Co-Op
823 Washington St Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-4600
www.crowwingfoodco-op.com

Life Preserver Natural Foods
875 Edgewood Dr. North, Baxter, MN 56425.
( 218) 829-7925.

Other shops:

Chef & Company 218-822-3939
Cat Tales Books & Gift 218-825-8611
The Bead Box 218-829-5047
Antiques and Accents 218-828-0724
Bargains on Seventh 218-829-8822

Restaurants:

Prairie Bay Restaurant
Prairie Bay features early bird specials, Sunday brunch, daily happy hour and multi course wine dinners. Full service dining using the freshest seasonal produce, changing menus seasonally. On and off premise catering is available. We have five culinary art institute graduates working with executive chef Matt Annand.

Lost Lake Lodge
Our menu offers choices for every palate serving you Northwoods cuisine with a flare. The lodge restaurant is open from mid May to mid Oct. Full service dining with breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees, daily specials and a full service bar. Reservations and credit cards accepted.

Galleries:

 Hole In A Day Gallery
4240 Clearwater Rd, Baxter, MN 56425
( 218) 828-8003

  • This gallery and artists showplace features a variety of local works from artists who specialize in a range of media. The gallery's owners are friendly and helpful, and the work they show is a good representation of the region's artists.

Other Area Attractions:

Northland Arboretum
14250 Conservation Drive
PO Box 375 · Brainerd, MN (218) 829-8770
http://arb.brainerd.com

  • Five hundred acres of plants and wildlife, 12 miles of hiking and lighted cross-country ski trails, environmental education, outdoor events, garden areas, and visitor center.