UpNorth indoor bounce house

If you’ve got a kid bouncing off the walls in the middle of a Minnesota winter, this place is basically a lifesaver. UpNorth has a solid mix of bounce houses, a climbing structure, and slides that’ll genuinely wear out even the most energetic elementary-schooler. There’s a toddler-friendly area too, so you’re not stuck chasing a two-year-old into the chaos of the big kid zone. Locals consistently point out how clean it is and how affordable it stays compared to similar spots — and in Brainerd, that matters. The owners are friendly and it shows in how the whole place is run.