Fifty Lakes, MN

united states

This tiny Minnesota lake town sits about 20 miles north of Brainerd via Highway 6, making it an easy day trip from the Twin Cities area. The drive from Minneapolis takes about two and a half hours through classic north woods scenery. Local roads connect the scattered lake homes and cabins that define this quiet community. The town's public beach features a 40-foot fishing pier extending into one of the many lakes that inspired its name.