Nisswa derives its name from the Ojibwe word “nessawae,” which means “in the middle.”

Overview

• Nisswa
• Brainerd
  

  Photo courtesy of Nisswa resident Steve Masimore

• Baxter

Shopping

• Stonehouse Coffee
• The Chocolate Ox
• Zaiser’s
• Rafferty’s Pizza

Attractions

• Paul Bunyan Land
• Brainerd International Raceway
• Nisswa Family Fun Center
• Gull Lake Marina Boat Rentals
• Northern Lights Casino
• Wildwedge Mini Golf
• Minnesota Fishing Museum
• Pine Grove Zoo

Outdoor Activities

• Nisswa in the midst of one of Golf Digest’s Top 50 golf destinations in the world. Brainerd Golf Trail
• Paul Bunyan Bike Trail
• Gull Lake Marina Boat Rentals
• Crow Wing State Park
• Mount Ski Gull
• Northland Arboretum