Econo Lodge
The Econo Lodge of Brainerd, which charges $7 per night for each dog staying in the room, is within 10 miles of the Brainerd International Raceway and public beaches open to swimming on Whipple, Rice and North Long Lakes. It is about eight miles from Crow Wing State Park. Four miles away is the beginning of the Paul Bunyan Trail. The Northland Arboretum, a nature area, also is about four miles away.
11617 Andrew St.
Brainerd, MN 56401-8240
(218) 828-0027
www.econolodge.com/hotel-brainerd-minnesota-MN020
Red Roof Inn
Like the Econo Lodge, the Red Roof Inn is within 10 miles of both the raceway and the state park, as well as the public beaches. A parking area for hiking the Paul Bunyan Trail is less than five miles away on Conservation Drive off Excelsior Road. Red Roof Inns in 36 states have a pet-friendly policy. Only one dog is allowed per room, but there are no additional charges for the pet to stay. The dog must be well-behaved. If the dog is registered with the American Kennel Club, a special discount may be applied. Brainerd's inn has an indoor pool, and a fitness center nearby allows for free use of its facilities.
2115 S. Sixth St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-1441
www.redroof.com/reservations/property-detail.aspx?pid=00699
Rodeway Inn
The Rodeway Inn of Baxter, a city within four miles of the center of Brainerd, is considered pet-friendly. Rodeway Inn's policy allows for two dogs in the room with an additional charge of $10 per night. From this hotel, the guest and his dog can walk to the beginning of the Paul Bunyan Trail, which is more than 100 miles long. A nine-mile drive will take the dog owner and pet to Crow Wing State Park. The inn is less than five miles from Vacationland Family Fun Park, which features a rock-climbing wall, go-carts, mini golf, bumper boats and batting cage. For a quick round of golf, the Pine Meadows Golf Course is less than a half mile away.
7836 Fairview Road, Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 829-0391 Fax: (218) 828-0749
www.rodewayinn.com/hotel-baxter-minnesota-MN104
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