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Crosslake, Minnesota

Population: 1,132
Located in Crow Wing County

Crosslake Minnesota

To visit Crosslake is to truly experience a northwoods village. Located 25 miles northeast of Brainerd/Baxter on the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway, Crosslake is home to 14 island-studded lakes known as the Whitefish Chain, not to mention a rich history of Indian lore and logging. Residents and visitors enjoy the community's up-north character and lakeside flavor with over 121 miles of shoreline.

The City covers thirty-seven square miles with over one-third of this area covered by water. Crosslake is home to 1,893 permanent residents with 60% of the homes used for seasonal visitors. There is a vibrant and growing business community in Crosslake to add to its charm.

We invite you to come visit Crosslake. It's a wonderful small town with convenient access to all of the amenities of the Lakes Area. We know that you will enjoy it as much as we do. We offer more than 130 lodging properties — possibly the most varied accommodations in the state.

The Brainerd Lakes Area is known for some of the best fresh water fishing in the country. With 465 lakes, you can choose the type of fish and the kind of lake for your fishing outing. The Brainerd Lakes Area has become the golfing Mecca of the Midwest, with beautiful courses for all skill levels and budgets. In addition, the Brainerd Golf Trail offers more than 300 holes and more than 18 golf courses served by 20 lodging properties.

Shop till you drop — and then have lunch! The Brainerd Lakes Area offers some of the best "up north" shopping and dining in Minnesota. You'll find familiar stores and restaurants in Brainerd and Baxter. And, with a little exploring, you'll turn up those unique eateries and shops that can make your entire visit a resounding success.

There are thousands of miles of trails in the Brainerd lakes Area - ready for you to enjoy hiking, biking, roller-blading, or just strolling through the natural beauty of the area. There are also many great opportunities for horse back riding. The most famous is our Paul Bunyan Bike Trail, which covers almost 100 miles from Baxter to Bemidji.

The talking Paul Bunyan is still here, so bring the kids and experience all that the Brainerd Lakes Area has to offer! Families love our attractions, including mini-golf, go-karts, water parks and nature centers. We have historic sites, a professional raceway — even a buffalo ranch!

Homes sell for great prices here! Many people buy homes in order to rent them out to visitors of Crosslake. This makes a great investment. Others choose to buy a home here to use as a summer and a weekend retreat. Being so centrally located in the state makes Crosslake a wonderful “getaway” haven from the Cities. Home prices range widely from the low $50’s all the way into the high hundreds, especially for homes that are right on the lakes and have boat facilities.

With hunting, fishing, shopping, beautiful lakes, bird watching (Bald Eagles nest here) and the sheer beauty of nature all meets here. Why not come and join it?

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