Fun place for an afternoon or evening bowling, especially if you want to get in out of the cold…read more We played 2 games as a family of 4 with shoe rentals for each, and lunch that included 2 pizzas and 2 appetizers, along with a pitcher of soda for $100. The pizza was good but could have been cooked longer... The crust wasn't doughy, but would have been better with a bit more time in the oven.

The guy at the counter scammed us. We paid for five games and we got one and a half before we…read morebasically got kicked out. I mean by we got basically kicked out because we didn't want to spend more money to the bowl for probably a half a game

Since moving to Minneapolis (actually Minnetrista) 11 years ago, BIR has been my "home" track. My…read morecount of NHRA Nationals event locations is just shy of 20. With new ones opening up, I look forward to adding them to the list. I've also treated family members to their first-time nitro "experience" a number of times. They were awed at the first Top Fueler making a great run. I ALWAYS make sure first-timers get a dose of start-up nitro fumes in the pits when we first arrive. I also love to see their reactions at the first good nitro run down the track!!! I'm 82, went to my first drag race at Detroit Dragway as a 16-year-old high-schooler and have subsequently been in love with the sport ever since. Full 1/4 mile runs at ~8 seconds at ~170 MPH. I was blown away! IF I could find room for all the event pins I've acquired over the decades on my current NHRA cap, I'd have a splitting headache from their weight by the time the first qualifying fuel runs were over. What's not to LOVE about the drags?

Brainerd International Raceway, Indian Motorcycle's home turf, was a flurry of activity for King of…read morethe Baggers as always. Motorcycle races started early and ran throughout the day for the event, and everyone loved listening to them roar as they zipped by and watching them turn corners so low to the ground that kneepads were literally skidding on the asphalt. I was there as a Harley Davidson representative. The HD footprint is located towards the back of the raceway, so it was fun seeing which brands had turned out for the event and watching everyone set up for the day every morning as we walked pass. It's an outdoor space, so expect food trucks and portapotties. From what others on the HD team commented, food offerings were meh. Pack or buy a lunch to bring if inclined. If you are there early as part of a big event as opposed to a guest for said event, the portapotty hand sanitizer dispensers *may* not be filled yet, so maybe bring some alongside that lunch. Just saying. The raceway entrance is located beside VP Racing Fuels gas station. Massive trucks covered that entrance on my way in, so I completely missed the entrance and turned into said gas station for directions before dancing around the multiple unloading trucks to get to the raceway entrance. The attendants at the entrance were lovely and helpful in getting my credentials. Heads up: The gas station doesn't have a restroom either, just another portapotty. Local gas prices were such a nice reprieve given the spikes in metro areas. If you happen to be staying a half-hour north of the raceway, gas prices drop even further, and there's a little motel up there I'd highly recommend as well.

We went at 930 am on a Sunday. There was plenty of parking and not crowded at all…read more If you are looking for something to do that is engaging for kids, this is a great option. One thing to note is that there are a good amount of add ons for an additional charge. If you go and just pay for general admission, there are plenty of animals to see and interact with. We added on the train ride, feeding the giraffes, and of course mini donuts. In my opinion, the $5 a person for the train ride is well worth it. You see a lot of animals that aren't on the normal path, and it was very fun for the kids. Overall we loved this for a good interactive kid activity. We went on a very hot day and there was not much shade, so plan for a lot of sun exposure.

First time visit on a Sat afternoon with my daughter and her friend. We walked the "loop" and…read morethey had a great time guessing the trivia posts, viewing all types of animals, did the camel ride ($5 per person), and doing the carnival ride ($10 per person) specially the slide. The parking lot was very, very full but it didn't seem crowded in the park. If your kids like animals and you have a couple hours, then I would recommend adding this to your weekend list.

This is one of the best golf experiences in the Brainerd lakes area. Everything from the course to…read moreclubhouse to the staff is very well run. The course is in excellent shape. Lots of trees, to be sure, but still forgiving enough for the average player. Greens are fast and challenging. The clubhouse and staff are outstanding. You can order food after 9, and they drive it out to you on the course. Oh, and the breakfast is excellent! Highly recommend.

Please do NOT plan to go to Maddens towards the end of September. We arrived and we're told the…read moremarina was closed the next day, the day we had planned to rent a boat. The website did not mention the place practically closes down the third weekend of September. The gift shops were closed by 2PM, check in is 4PM. The food was extremely over priced. Unless you are here to golf, save your money and go somewhere else. Also.. the water in the rooms was horrible. The odor was so strong and smelled of a sewer, that I had to brush my teeth and wash my face with bottled water. Mentioned it at check out, and front desk just acknowledged it,so must be a known problem they don't intend to address. #gross

Amazing family owned course with very challenging greens! Abundance of alcohol and drink options…read more Would 100% golf anytime I'm in town! Support small business!!

It's a fun little course but way overpriced for a par 3 course. I brought a group there and paid…read moreover $60 for golf. I thought this was for the whole 23 holes. They charged $30 more dollars to play the final 10 holes! My group was disappointed

One of my favorite golf courses in MN. Every hole is so different and unique! Greens are HUGE so…read moreget practicing on your putting if you plan on playing here. Great twilight rate of $45 for 18 holes with a cart. Workers are kind and helpful! Food is good and very reasonably priced ($5 for pulled pork sandwich!) only cons are that you have to call to book a tee time (no online reservations) and that hole 6 gets really backed up

I really enjoyed playing here and, other than one green being closed (17), the course was in great…read moreshape. The deduction of one star was due to the secondary green on 17 that was simply a hole in the ground on a par-3 with low cut grass. Almost impossible to really even putt after hitting the "temp green", so I simply picked up and marked a par. I have played 15 rounds of golf in Minnesota over the past 25 days, and was pleased to walk on to this course and pay a fairly low rate after playing a number of local "resort" courses for three times the cost. The course is in just beautiful shape with well cut grass, a challenging first cut of rough, and a very difficult sawgrass kind of rough in the secondary areas. Other than the expected leaves, the greens were magnificent and very challenging. I really enjoyed this course and will be back to play again.

My daughter was given hot chocolate from one of the staff and suffered second degree burns on her…read moretongue. They denied her request to call her mother and didn't give proper medical treatment. A counselor had to sneak her ibuprofen from her bag because they refused to offer pain relief. I was never notified of the incident until she told me at pick up A WEEK LATER. Thanks shamineau. You made her first experience at camp a traumatic nightmare.

I have never been to Camp Shamineau. I have however been to Rockridge Camp about five times…read more Rockridge is their sister camp near Ely, Mn. Aptly named, it is run by a strong Christian man by the name of Chad. He, and his staff, are some of the friendliest, hard-working, and most accommodating people you will ever meet. I am overjoyed to see that the organization is investing in Rockridge. It is a diamond in the rough and I hope and pray that it will have a long prosperous future. Our youth deserve that. Thanks Chad, Desiree, and staff. Hope to see you next year!!! God Bless. Dave Hafner and the Boys from the Sampson Society (a Christian Men's Club)

They had 3 tables full (2 were 8 tops I their defense) with 2 servers. Apparently that was too…read moremuch for 2 servers, so we were turned away from their restaurant.

My family and I play golf here on a fairly regular basis. The course is always in great condition,…read morestaff are always friendly (and it appears they have really good staff retention as I keep seeing many of the same staff over the years) and they keep their prices very competitive. We usually have drinks/appetizers in the clubhouse afterwards and they have really good food. This last time my husband and I split the meatloaf burger which was very creative and super delicious. We always have fun when we golf here!