There is something for everyone to enjoy while vacationing at Hideaway Properties. Here are a few of my favorites in lake country for you to check out when you’re in the neighborhood!

Food and Beverages

14 Lakes Craft Brewing Company, 36846 County Rd 66, Crosslake, MN 56442

A & W Restaurant, 5446 Lakers Lane, Nisswa, MN 56468

B Merri, 19624 County Road 3, Brainerd, MN 56401

Big Axe Brewing Company, 25435 Main Street, Nisswa, MN 56468

Great outdoor eating/drinking space!

Main Street Ale House, 25559 Main Street Suite 1, Nisswa, MN 56468

Delicious food, great atmosphere, and outdoor seating so you can squeeze the most out of those perfect summer nights.

Rafferty's Pizza of Nisswa, 25457 Main Street, Nisswa, MN 56468

Stonehouse Coffee and Roastery, 25346 South Main Street, Nisswa, MN 56468

We love Stonehouse coffee so much we share a bag of their caffeinated goodness with each of our guests! Stop by the coffee shop for a full selection of specialty coffee beverages and the BEST scones.

The Outpost, 31078 Government Drive, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

Every kid’s dream! A seasonal sweet shop featuring ice cream, nostalgic candy, and grab’and’go picnic fare.

Traders, 31038 Government Drive, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

WineDown Nisswa, 5386 Merril Avenue, Nisswa, MN 56486

Ye Old Pickle Factory, 25532 Main Street, Nisswa, MN 56468

Family Friendly

Brainerd Zip Line Tour, 9898 County Road 77 SW At Mount Ski Gull, Nisswa, MN 56468

Nisswa Falls Mini Golf, Nisswa, MN 56468

Nisswa Family Fun Center, 4871 County Road 77, Nisswa MN, 56468

Safari North Wildlife Park, 8493 State Highway 371, Brainerd, MN 56401

Golf

Breezy Point Resort - Deacon’s Lodge Golf, 9348 Arnold Palmer Drive, Breezy Point, MN 56472

Breezy Point Resort - Traditional Golf, 9252 Breezy Point Drive, Breezy Point, MN 56472

Breezy Point Resort - Whitebirch Golf, 9252 Breezy Point Drive, Breezy Point, MN 56472

Grand View Lodge - Pines Golf Course, 23521 Nokomis Avenue, Nisswa, MN 56468

Grand View Lodge - Preserve Golf Course, 5506 Preserve Boulevard, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

Madden's on Gull Lake - Classic Golf and Social 9 Golf, Nisswa, MN 56468

Whitefish Golf Club, 7883 County Road 16, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

Wildwedge Golf, 32792 Paul Bunyan Trail Drive, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

Parks and Trails

Paul Bunyan State Trail, 4378 E Woodman St, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

Paul M. Thiede Fire Tower Park, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

Sibley Lake Park, 1-31249 Pequot Blvd, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

Trailside Park, 31078 Government Dr, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

Shopping

Spend an afternoon leisurely strolling down Main Street in Nisswa to visit a variety of gift shops, boutiques, and specialty stores!

Anchored in Nisswa, 25330 Main Street, Nisswa, MN 56468

Chocolate Ox, 25452 Main Street, Nisswa, MN 56468

Chocolate - nuff said! Seriously, delicious chocolate and amazing ice cream all in one place!

Near + North, 25464 Main Street, Nisswa, MN 56468

Nisswa Totem Pole Boutique Marketplace, 25485 Main Street, Nisswa, MN 56468

The Granary on Main, 25527 Main Street, Nisswa, MN 56468

Zaiser’s Gift Shop, 25424 Main Street, Nisswa, MN 56468

Events

February:

Gull Lake Frozen Fore - an annual three-day celebration of all things winter

Winterfest in Crosslake - winter fun for the entire family including live music, snowmen building, and fireworks

March:

Crosslake’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Parade - a fitting way to welcome spring with a weekend full of live music, treasure hunt, 5k, parade and more

April:

Off the Rails Market - a pop-up market filled with carefully selected vendors and their handmade goods

July:

Nisswa Freedom Days - an annual celebration of family-friendly fun including parade, live music, turtle races and more

Bean Hole Days in Pequot Lakes - cast iron kettles filled with beans, an event you need to experience to truly understand

August:

Crow Wing County Fair - one of Minnesota’s largest county fairs showcasing the agricultural heritage of Crow Wing County since 1884

September:

Nisswa Fall Festival & Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge - pancake breakfast, medallion hunt, BBQ ribs, and outdoor music

November:

Nisswa City of Lights Celebration - light up the holiday season with horse drawn carriage rides, Santa, live reindeer, carolers, and bon fires

December:

Off the Rails Market - a pop-up market filled with carefully selected vendors and their handmade goods

B Merri wall of beer
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Nisswa Night of Lights
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Nisswa City of Lights Celebration
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