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Create a lifetime of memories at the original Grand View Lodge®, a National Historic Landmark founded in 1916 on the beautiful shores of Gull Lake in Northern Minnesota. Combining a century of tradition with modern resort amenities, Grand View offers deluxe accommodations, exceptional dining, and full-service experiences for families, couples, groups, and corporate guests. Our 2,500 feet of shoreline, activities for all ages, and warm Midwestern hospitality make Grand View a four-season destination for social and business gatherings. Guests enjoy an award-winning golf lineup with 54 holes of championship golf at The Pines and The Preserve, consistently recognized among the top golf resorts and best courses you can play in Minnesota. Wellness and relaxation are part of the experience, too. Nestled among the pines, The Spa at Grand View (home of the renowned Glacial Waters heritage) offers massages, body treatments, hydrotherapies, facials, and salon services in a soothing lakeside setting. Paired with our Headwaters Wine Cellar and full-service event and conference facilities, Grand View Lodge delivers elevated, memorable stays for vacations, weddings, and meetings alike. Follow Grand View Lodge for resort news, career opportunities, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we continue to create unforgettable Northwoods experiences for the next generation of guests.

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort has been "treating guests like family" since 1898. Whether guests choose to take in some golf, dip their feet in the cool water of Bay Lake, or relax at the spa, there are activities for all ages. In addition to being a family friendly resort, Ruttger's conference center can accommodate events from 6 to 325 people with a variety of lodging and dining options. Whether the plans are for a meeting, wedding, or a family vacation, the staff at Ruttger's is here to make sure that every stay is enjoyable.

Located in the Brainerd Lakes area of Minnesota, Madden's Resort is a seasonal destination for many. We love hosting families, business meetings and conferences, weddings and more! Whether you want to enjoy a great game of golf on one of our four courses, hang out on our sand beaches, or enjoy some recreation, we have something for everyone! Madden's on Gull Lake is a family owned and operated business established in 1929. We are conveniently located two and a half hours from the Twin Cities and have an accessible airport for fly-in guests.