Area Travel - AmericInn^® of Baxter, MN

Welcome to Beautiful Minnesota! Read about attractions and things to do in Baxter nearby AmericInn.

On Minnesota's Playground the Family Fun begins here. With over 450 lakes in the area you can get your fill of swimming, tubing, skiing or just relaxing on a beach. See nature at its finest on one of our many scenic trails to hike, bike or horseback ride. Some of the most acclaimed variety and challenging golf courses in the state. Take in Brainerd International Raceway to satisfy your adrenal rush. For you winter enthusiasts, glide over one of our 1200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, cross country ski on one of our 16 groomed trails, make tracks with snowshoeing or snow tube, snow board or Ski down one of Ski Gull's runs.

Area Attractions and Activities

Paul Bunyan Land - 27 amusement rides and attractions. Paul Bunyan greets youngsters.
Address: 17553 State Highway 18, Brainerd, MN 56401
Distance: 9.8 miles
Phone: 218-764-2524 

Pirates Cove Adventure Golf - Mountain Caves, Footbridges and Waterfalls on two challenging 18 hole courses.
Address: 17992 State Highway 371, Brainerd, MN 56401
Distance: 6.5 miles
Phone: 218-828-9002 

Brainerd International Raceway - Minnesota's Premier motor sports facility. Featuring exciting racing all summer.
Address: 5523 Birchdale Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
Distance: 4.3 miles
Phone: 218-824-7220 

Billy Bones Raceway - Exciting go-kart racing with three skill levels.
Address: 17944 State Highway 371, Brainerd, MN 56401
Distance: 6.5 miles
Phone: 218-828-4245  

Vacationland Family Fun Park - Go karts for all ages on three tracks. Bumper boats, mini golf, batting cages, arcade, NASCAR simulator, rock climbing wall and water wars.
Address: 17568 State Highway 371, Brainerd, MN 56401
Distance: 6.1 miles
Phone: 218-454-4386 

Mississippi Belle Cruises - Explore the beautiful upper Mississippi River on a unique paddle wheel boat.
Address: 14935 Wonderland Park Road, Brainerd, MN 56401
Distance: 5.6 miles
Phone: 218-828-3503 

Paul Bunyan Nature Learning Center - Wildlife exhibits, guided nature hikes, bird watching, wildlife behavior, gardening, children's activities.
Address: 7187 Wise Road, Brainerd, MN 56401
Distance: 3.1 miles
Phone: 218-829-9620 

Northland Arboretum - 500 acres of plants, wildlife. 12 miles of hiking trails, lighted cross country ski trails.
Address: 14250 Conservation Dr, Baxter, MN 56425
Distance: 1.5 miles
Phone: 218-829-8770

Ski Gull - 14 runs; one triple chair lift, one rope tow, downhill sledding, tubing and night skiing.
Address: County Road 77, Shore of Gull Lake, Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone: 218-963-4353

Beaver Dam Ballooning - Hot air balloon flights originates throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area.
Phone: 218-838-6191 

Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame - Showcases Minnesota's rich fishing heritage and fishing legends.
Address: 15840 Audubon Way, Baxter, MN 56425
Distance: 1.5 miles
Phone: 218-824-7500 

Jacks House Bowling Alley - 24 bowling lanes, full service restaurant, banquet facilities, arcade, virtual golf and firearm games.
Address: 300 State Highway 25 S, Brainerd, MN 56401
Distance: 8.1 miles
Phone: 218-824-5225 

Paul Bunyan Bowl - 20 lanes, sports bar with drink specials and great food.
Address: 7609 Excelsior Rd, Baxter, MN
Distance: 0.8 miles
Phone: 218-829-3150 

Ice Fishing Extravaganza - This annual fund raising event, which takes place in January, is sponsored by the Brainerd Jaycees, with more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars in cash and prizes being given away during this major winter event.
Address: 638 Dellwood Drive, Baxter, MN 56425
Distance: 0.8 miles
Phone: 218-825-8376