Brainerd Lakes area. It might be a little more than 5 hours but not much more.
MTown describes it pretty well. There's still plenty to do there but it's a bit less crowded than Okoboji. The Gull Lake area offers a bit more in the way of entertainment options than Whitefish if that's what you're looking for. If you have any questions, there are plenty of people on here that spend time in the Brainerd Lakes area that would be very happy to help.Agree with this. Brainerd Lakes isn't crowded like Okoboji with tons of boats condos and lakefront bars. It is much more quiet and the waters are far, far better. My suggestion would be the Whitefish chain if you want a gigantic clean lake with some opportunities for entertainment.
Anyone have any good recommendations for this? Preferably within a 5 hour radius of Des Moines. We've done the Okoboji thing before, so looking for something new. No kids so doesn't need to be family friendly.
I'm pretty open to different scenes. Nothing really super crazy; just something on a lake in a town or with a town nearby is all I'm really looking for.Lots of ways to go with this. You looking for partying or fishing? More secluded vacation or busy? what kind of recreation activities are you after?
Next time you're at Reeds or Ace look for the Cadillac with the cyclone plates.Whitefish Chain. My family has been there since 1990 and its one of the best spots you can visit. There's a reason Fred is on the chain as well. If you need any recommendations on entertainment or lodging, feel free to reach out to me.
Next time you're at Reeds or Ace look for the Cadillac with the cyclone plates.
We've been up there since the 80s and so has a brand new Caddy every year.
Agree with this. Brainerd Lakes isn't crowded like Okoboji with tons of boats condos and lakefront bars. It is much more quiet and the waters are far, far better. My suggestion would be the Whitefish chain if you want a gigantic clean lake with some opportunities for entertainment.
Not my car, just one ive noticed!!I'll keep eye out for you! We're on Daggett.
Plus you might get a Hoiberg sighting.. he has a house on the whitefish chain
Any specific lake on Whitefish Chain, or are they all pretty good?
We saw him driving once and I saw Carol at Aunt Bea's coffeeshop.
I've seen him a couple times at the Wharf and on their pontoon. A couple years ago he had his entire Bulls staff at the rec center playing basketball.