Brainerd Lakes: A Lively Winter Playground | Midwest Living

Brainerd Lakes: A Lively Winter Playground

When winter's chill settles into Minnesota's Brainerd Lakes area, only the water comes to a standstill. This summertime destination stays hot after the weather turns cold.

Snuggle up

At new Mission-style cottages at Good Ol' Days Family Resort in Nisswa, glass doors frame views of Lower Cullen Lake, where the wind tosses snow, smudging views of ice houses dotting the horizon. Gas fireplaces blaze with a welcome heat, relaxing weary travelers and tempting them to dream of adventures waiting tomorrow.

(A version of this story appeared in Midwest Living® January/February 2009.)

Good Ol' Days Family Resort

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