Venues & Event Spaces near Brainerd, MN

“The restaurant B-Merri has amazing food, best in the area for sure. Great atmosphere and service. The event center is gorgeous and perfect for any size wedding or event- from smaller to larger. A true gem in the BLA!”

“I stayed here over the weekend for a large conference. My review of the resort is somewhat mixed. On the plus side: What a view. We stayed in the north wing, third floor. Absolutely beautiful view of the lake. The room was very quiet. If we had neighbors, we never heard them. Plenty of hot water for the shower! Although, the valve was backwards. I waited for a while for the water to get hot, only to realize it was indeed backwards. Once I figured that out, it was all good from there. The LED fireplace is a nice touch. It's too bad it wasn't a gas log, but still, we enjoyed it. The HVAC had a constant on setting, which I usually like. But it ran so quietly that you'd never know! So, even though I like the white noise, this is still a plus in my book. If the HVAC keeps the room comfy and you don't even know it's there, that's never a bad thing. The bathroom had its own heater. No reason to get out of the shower cold! Plenty of towels. The room seemed to be clean, and we noticed no odd or unpleasant odors. The bed was comfy enough. The pillows were not too soft or too firm, although they are a little on the small side I suppose. There were plenty of places to plug in our gadgets on the nightstand. But like many other rooms with two beds, the only nightstand is in the middle, between the two beds. This is unfortunate for a couple that ends up staying in a room like this, because that generally means someone has the side withOUT the nightstand - and the gadgets go on the floor instead. Maybe someday, hotels will catch on and at least put a small stand on the side away from the main nightstand. The staff we interacted with were all very nice. Front desk, servers, wait staff, all were pleasant and helpful. Now, a few nits to pick... Some of the reviews mention the outdated decor. Maybe the carpet pattern is a bit outdated, but to us, that wasn't a huge deal. Some reviews also mention the steps and the lack of elevators. If you can't do steps, you do NOT want to stay here unless you tell them that when booking. There are a lot of steps at this resort. A LOT. Hefting the luggage from the parking lot to the 3rd floor was a chore. There was a luggage cart available, but I'm not sure how we were going to use that with steps. My wife didn't appreciate the super high water level of the toilet. She felt like she always had to be careful to not get a hand washing in the bowl while she was finishing her business. 'Nuff said there. (And let me tell you what... be careful standing too close to the toilet when you flush. It might suck you down!) The shower head was a little low. If you are much taller than 6 feet, you're going to have to duck. We ordered cheese pizza at the bar with our drinks on Friday night. The drinks were spot on. The cheese pizza was a bit "well done." Too much more, and it would've gone back. Seriously, it's not that difficult to bake a cheese pizza correctly. Black cheese = overdone. Overall, it was a pleasant stay. We obviously didn't use any of the outdoor activities, because it's April. Too darn cold. But we enjoyed the stay, and we'd be willing to go back again.”

“Stayed here for a 3 day vacation. Good place to relax after a long day of enjoying the Nissawa area. Older cabin, recently remodeled, new furniture. Comfortable and clean. Quiet area. Enjoyed the hike around the lake.”

“We stayed in the family suite which was perfectly set up with a kids room with bunk beds and a tv! The water park was fun & clean! The breakfast is also a plus! I wish the arcade had a little more to offer but overall we had a great stay!”

“Arrowwood Lodge in Baxter, Mn is a great family vacation site. Service was excellent, front desk professional and efficient. Housekeeping did an excellent job, very helpful and friendly. Maintenance was extremely helpful, friendly and professional.Rooms, Arcade, Waterpark all were very clean. We had 11 - 16-year-olds with us and they had an awesome time with plenty of activities (Arcade, waterpark, zipline, volleyball) to keep them entertained. Adults had great time also. We will definitely stay here again!!”

“Very fun! The kids had a great time at the water park. It's nice because you can see most of the park from your table. The bar/grill attached had great food and service! They need to upgrade their pillows in the rooms. They're like 20 years old with no support.”