Tourism Blog

The Explore Crosslake Committee of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber is launching a weekly event featuring fun, family-friendly activities to make Tuesdays in the summer BIG FUN Tuesdays in Crosslake. Activities are slated to begin Tuesday, June 29 and run through August 17.

Thanks to the support from the Whitefish Area Lodging Association, all of the activities will be FREE to visitors and residents and build on the folklore of Paul Bunyan in the Lakes Area. The headline event will be minnow races at 2 p.m. The fish will race, three in a row, down a long tube-like track that are reported to be Paul Bunyan’s drinking straws. Other activities include a pancake toss with giant-sized pancakes (hula-hoop-sized), old-fashioned gunny sack races, a fish toss (with the big stuffed fish that didn’t get away from Paul!) and even campfire stories for the younger crowd. Water Wars will also be set up for the crowds to enjoy and participate in for a nominal fee.

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The Comfort Suites/Rapid River Lodge & Water Park is a favorite lodging destination of travelers visiting the Beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area. We’re centrally located in the area close to great shopping, fabulous restaurants, and all the small specialty shops the area has to offer. Dad can enjoy some time at Mill’s Fleet Farm, which we affectionately call the men’s mall or Gander Mountain while Mom can get absorbed in the beautiful Christmas Point just down the street from us. Prairie Bay Grill and Catering, located right next door is distinctive in providing our guests with the best dining experience in the Lakes Area by preparing the highest quality, freshest ingredients and offering exceptional service. Once you try them I’m sure you’ll agree they are one of the Midwest’s absolute finest restaurants. Check them out at http://www.prairiebay.com/.

But the biggest reason people visit us is for the exciting Rapid River Indoor Water Park that’s located right inside our hotel. You’ll enjoy quality family time that is all too hard to come by in these times. We have the 240 foot body slide and a 250 foot tube slide that comes out to a Lazy River that floats you effortlessly up and down water channels that even include a rapids area and a waterfall. Don’t think for a second that kids can be too young for the Water Park. One entire half of the park is dedicated to younger children. We feature a zero depth entry on the kids end and it’s only 18 inches at the deepest. It features smaller slides and attractions that younger children are absolutely fascinated with. They’ll have a ball spraying Mom and Dad with the water hoses! The edges of the kid’s end are very close for parents that like to keep close watch. There’s no age that is too young to enjoy our water park.

You’ll get a peaceful night’s sleep in our Serta Perfect Sleepers and all the furniture is locally made by craftsman from the Brainerd area. You really don’t need to look any further for a great Up North family vacation, we’ve got it all. Visit us on the web at http://www.rapidriverlodge.com/ or call us direct at 877-543-8938 to book the beginnings of a family memory you will cherish for a lifetime.

Rapid River Lodge/Comfort Suites
7376 Woida RoadBaxter, MN 56425
(877) 543-8938 or (218) 825-7234
http://www.rapidriverlodge.com/

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Comfort Suites/Rapid River Lodge & Water Park is a unique 68 room family hotel located in the center of the Brainerd/Baxter area. We are a 100% non-smoking facility. Our Up North decor features custom, locally created cedar furniture and tables. Our hotel beds are top of the line Serta Comfort Sleeper sets with pillow tops. A deluxe Hot Savory Starts breakfast will appeal to appetites of all ages. Each suite includes a sofa bed, refrigerator, microwave, hairdryer, iron and ironing boards, coffee makers, TV’s with over 70 cable channels & free HBO. Our suite types range from traditional king and queen suites to fireplace suites, whirlpool suites, and even suites with two separate bedrooms with bunk beds. Corporate, AAA and senior discounts are available. We have a gift shop, guest laundry, fax & copy services and complimentary newspaper Monday-Friday. Our huge Rapid River Water Park boasts a 240 ft tube slide, 240 ft body slide and a lazy river complete with waterfall and rapids. The kiddy pool is a spectacular array of slides and water features with a tree fort that children are absolutely enchanted with. The whirlpool actually extends outside for four season enjoyment. A sauna, video arcade and exercise room will compliment your experience. Give us a call at 877-543-8938 or visit us on line at www.rapidriverlodge.com. WE'RE MORE THAN A HOTEL-WE’RE AN ADVENTURE!

Rapid River Lodge/Comfort Suites
7376 Woida Road
Baxter, MN 56425
(877) 543-8938 or (218) 825-7234
http://www.rapidriverlodge.com/

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This summer, the Brainerd Lakes Chamber will be conducting a new and exciting advertising program for our Chamber members called the AdverTEES Program. Chamber members were given the opportunity to buy walking billboards at the various Brainerd Lakes Chamber Welcome Centers in order to advertise their business to area visitors. Be on the look out for future blog posts from these adverTEESers in the coming weeks. Also check out the Explore Brainerd Lakes Facebook page for photos of the walking billboards starting Monday, June 7!

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