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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.

Cragun’s is the largest year-round Brainerd resort getaway destination offering more of everything for your vacation – at the best value! What can you enjoy while at Cragun’s, aside from the mile-long sandy beaches of Gull Lake? Check out our activities sure to excite both young and young-at-heart guests. Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd Minnesota has it all, including being named “Property of the Year” by Minnesota Innkeepers and a “Top Ten Resort” by Midwest Living. Stay with Us Discover for yourself why Cragun’s is considered one of the finest Minnesota lake resorts! Cragun’s Resort hosts groups of all sizes in a variety of comfortable accommodations including lakeside cabins, hotel-style rooms and cabins for large groups. Activities at Cragun’s Cragun’s has a variety of activities available for our guests all year-round! In the warmer months, visit our marina on Gull Lake to enjoy water sports like boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming. Cragun’s also offers on-land activities like snowmobiling, hiking, biking, cross country skiing, tennis and sports at the indoor Sports Centre. Cragun’s guests can also relax with a challenging game of golf on our premier Robert Trent Jones Jr. Designed Legacy Courses featuring 45 holes of golf rated as the “Midwest’s #1 Golf Course”.