Year-round Activities

Relax and enjoy the crackling of a fire as you gather around with family and friends at the end of a long, busy day. 

Our new recreation facility features a 3,779 sq ft indoor pool area with a waterslide, swimming lanes, and two hot tubs. Plus, we offer an expansive outdoor pool with a large hot tub area that is open year-round. Inside NorthPark, you can find the Kids' Club, state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga studio, and retail shop. The front desk is staffed daily offering personalized assistance with bike rentals, Kids' Club, and fitness class sign-ups. Read More Less for Northpark

Our world-class golf simulator, located inside Freddy's Sports Grill, features fun for everyone! Play your favorite courses from around the globe or right here at The Pines and The Preserve. Book a tee time online to play The Pines and The Preserve with your buddies, or take advantage of our league play, offered in six-week sessions with a two-person best ball format.
 

Who doesn't love the thrill of the game of bingo? For young and old, enjoy a family-friendly competitive game. Bingo is offered most weeks on specific days.

A pair of Clydesdales will take you on a ride through the beauty of our property as you listen to the clip-clop of their hooves and the jingle of their harnesses. The ride lasts 10-15 minutes.

Grand View Lodge offers yoga classes weekly. Our instructors will flow through a 60-minute series of dynamic movements that will increase your flexibility, restore balance, and strengthen core muscles. This class caters to any ability level.

In the summer you can hear live music On the Rocks and by the waterfront at Tanque Verde Cantina. Also, watch our calendar for our Summer Concert Series dates for live music on The Pines driving range. In the winter you can hear live music on the weekends in the Northwoods Pub.

June to Mid-August
Parents may register their children (ages 4 - 12) in the care of our dedicated Kid's Club staff and enjoy time alone or pursuing their own activities. Your children will enjoy their days filled with games, arts, crafts, swimming, adventures, and fun! Learning along with nature and exploring their time in Minnesota's lakes and woods. Children enjoy discovering nature and getting to know other children during their stay. All activities are age-appropriate. Lunch is served between noon and 1:00pm.

Monday-Saturday | 9:00am- 3:00pm | $50/child

Must sign up 24 hours in advance. All children must be potty trained. Cancelation Policy: Fully charged for No Show. Half charge for cancelations after 6:00pm the night before.

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Enjoy skiing and snowshoeing and explore over 8 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails through The Pines Golf Course. Snowshoes and cross-country skis are complimentary for our guests. Please note: We want to offer a great cross-country skiing and snowshoeing experience for our guests. To do this, we need 12-18-inches of snow to properly groom our trails.

Grand View Lodge is transformed into a winter wonderland when the snow falls. Embark on a thrilling sledding adventure right here on the resort property. Grab one of our complimentary sleds and fly down our snow-covered hills!

Enjoy a fun-filled time on the ice at one of Grand View's Ice Rinks. With these locations on property, guests can enjoy figure skating, a friendly game of hockey, and broomball. We do not offer skate rentals, so please remember to bring your own. Based on weather conditions.

Grand View guests can receive a discount off tubing, skiing, snowboarding and rentals at the nearby Mount Ski Gull. Show your Grand View keycard and receive 15% discount. MUST PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE.

Bring your own snowmobile or rent one for a great time exploring the hundreds of miles of Minnesota snowmobile trails in the region. They have not only great sleds to rent for the ½ or full day, but also all the gear including helmets, bibs, jackets, boots, and gloves. Read More Less for Snowmobiling

Enjoy Roy Lake's bite during the winter months. Rent one of our fish houses and bring your very own. Grand View also offers an Ice Fishing 101 activity with our seasonal fishing hosts- enjoy a few hours on the lake in this family-friendly introduction to ice fishing!

Our aqua facility features a 110-foot indoor water slide, connecting swimming pools, two hot tubs, three fountains and two water guns. Located near the beach and next to Tanque Verde Cantina, your whole family is guaranteed to have fun!

Riding horseback is a great way to tour the heart of the Northwoods. We have partnered with two local stables that are a short drive away and great fun for everyone regardless of riding experience.

Outback Trail Rides www.outbacktrailride.com | 218-746-3990
Pine River Riding Stable www.pineriverstable.com | 218-587-5807

Enjoy the outdoors during your stay. The beautifully landscaped grounds provide the perfect space to challenge your family or friends to a fun and relaxing game. From giant checkers and chess to gaga ball and cornhole, have fun in the afternoon sun. Games are available for use on a first come first serve basis.

Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Gull Lake with family and friends, or rent a golf cart to easily navigate around the resort. It's a vacation that offers the best of both land and water adventures.

Grand View Lodge features two tennis courts on property. Tennis is the perfect activity to enjoy the outdoors and get in some fun exercise. We provide tennis rackets and balls.

With just about 450 lakes, within a 30-mile radius, this is the heart of angling opportunities. Ice fishing in the winter, guided tours in the summer, and many different fishing tournaments provide year-round fishing experiences.

Boggs Fishing Adventures | 218-820-5612 | www.boggsfishing.com
S&W Bait | 218-829-7010

Paved Trails: The Paul Bunyan State Trail runs more than 100 miles from the trailhead in Baxter to Bemidji and has bragging rights for being the longest paved bike trail in Minnesota. Join us with your own bike, or ride one of our bikes and enjoy this leisurely ride to Nisswa and back with family and friends! Read More Less for Biking

Garden Park, on our main property, has recently been transformed into a hybrid of golf, frisbee golf, and foot golf. The 7-hole course, is perfect for a quick par 3 course and features two putting greens as well. Garden Park is mapped out and intertwined between the Garden Cottage units - a beautiful location on the main property near our Recreation Center, NorthPark. No reservations or tee times are required. Just hop on wherever, whenever! Pick up frisbee discs or soccer balls at NorthPark.

Tap into your creative side with this happy hour art class! The teacher provides all materials needed for the day's project; all while enjoying a social setting with a top-notch company. Food and beverage are additional. Available late June-Labor Day. Additional fees apply.

New to the Brainerd Lakes Area, enjoy 15-miles of astonishing views while zipping along cables at the peak of Mount Ski Gull. The zip line is a two-hour tour from gear-on to gear-off with scenic views from the highest point around the area. The longest zip line will come in at more than 950 feet long and a rider can control their speed and braking. Riders will need to weigh between 70-250 pounds and be 10 years old or older. They must also wear closed-toed shoes. Additional charges apply.

Try our sand volleyball court for a little challenge and fitness fun. Bring your own ball or grab one from our Boathouse Office. Rally up a team and compete against other guests or have a little family competition for a bit of entertainment. This is a great way to ‘spike' some excitement into your day!

Stand up paddleboarding, or in the Hawaiian language "hoe he'e nalu", has been building in popularity all over the world. Grab a paddleboard from the boathouse and explore the waters of beautiful Gull Lake.

Hop on our 10-passenger banana boat and experience the thrill of a lifetime with all your friends and family!

Both Gull Lake and Roy Lake beaches have a variety of kayaks available for you to use during your stay. Explore the lake and paddle along for fun under the sun. Enjoy a picturesque sunset in the evening and enjoy the calm waters, or cool off during the afternoon heat. Life vests are recommended and are provided at the Boathouse Office. This activity is included in your stay.

Grand View Lodge in partnership with Valerie Lu's Luxury Picnics offers a unique experience for guests to celebrate bachelorette parties, anniversaries, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, engagements, or any type of celebration you desire. Enjoy a stunning picnic on the beautiful grounds at Grand View Lodge. Read More Less for Luxury Picnics