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Gull Lake is a beautiful lake situated in Cass and Crow Wing Counties, near Baxter and Brainerd, Minnesota. The lake is the largest in the area and boasts the largest shoreline to go along with it. The area around the lake is highly developed with residential and commercial properties, including 19 resorts. Gull Lake plays host to the annual Brainerd Ice Fishing Extravaganza, a fun, charitable, ice-fishing contest featuring over 20,000 ice-fishing holes. There are a variety of exciting lake activities to enjoy that include riding wave runners, boating, wakeboarding, waterskiing, tubing, fishing, and swimming. No matter the time of year, Gull Lake is fun for the entire family.

Spend a few days at Gull Lake
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Stroll along the Paul Bunyan State Trail Take the kids to Safari North Wildlife Park Spend a few days at Gull Lake Feel the adrenaline at Brainerd International Raceway Try the rides at Paul Bunyan Land Delight in winter fun at Mount Ski Gull Marvel at the beauty of Mille Lacs Lake Take a walk through Northland Arboretum Visit Crow Wing County Historical Society Museum and Library Dine with a view at Ernie’s on Gull Fly over trees with a Brainerd Zip Line Tour Take a break at Roundhouse Brewery Go beer tasting at Jack Pine Brewery Hop aboard Gull Lake Cruises Plan a relaxing afternoon at Glacial Waters Spa Take the kids to Craguns Laser Tag and Three Bear Waterpark Enjoy a fun-filled day at Northland Kart Kountry

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