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Bemidji, The First City on the Mississippi, Minnesota USA

Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox Paul Bunyan Animal Land 

Paul Bunyan and his Blue Ox Babe stand along the shore of Lake Bemidji near the Tourist Information Center.  Built in 1937, Eastman Kodak recognized Paul & Babe as
the second most photographed icon in the nation.  Located at 300 Bemidji Avenue.
Lions, tigers, bears, camels, leopards, kangaroos, cougars, bobcats, three species of deer, elk, llamas, donkeys,lemurs, monkeys, raccoons, fox, reptiles, exoctic birds, amazing bugs and various small mammals are just a few of the animals who make their home at Animal Land.
See them all at Paul Bunyan's Animal Land, Minnesota's largest wildlife park/petting zoo.  Animal Land is home to nearly 100 animals representing every continent on earth
Indoor learning center, gift shop, picnic areas, playground and RV parking. 
Wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Birthday parties, group rates, traveling educational programs and more.
Located on Hwy 2 East between Bemidji and Cass Lake
Open:  Memorial Day through Labor Day
          10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. daily
Contact: 218-759-1533 
Paul Bunyan Photos with Visitors

Putt-N-Go Amusement Park   Paul Bunyan Amusement Park
3115 Hwy 71 N
It’s a bonanza of fun in one place with a giant waterslide (smooth riding fiberglass flume, heated pool water, curves, drops & tunnel), go-carts, miniature golf, bumper boats, batting cages, showers, changing rooms and special attractions for children.  Open 7 days a week Mid-May to September. 11 AM - 10 PM 
Contact: 218-751-7333 lmills@paulbunyan.net

Miniature golf.  Train ride.  Located next to the Tourist Information Center and Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox Statues.  Generally open from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day.   Hours:  10:00 A.M. until dusk, weather permitting

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Bemidji Movie Theatre   Bemidji Bowl 
Located on Highway 2 West.  Daily Matinees.  Stadium seating.  Digital Sound.  
Contact: 218-444-6684
16 lanes of air-conditioned bowling, videos, pool. Indoor Golf Simulator, Large Screen TV, Cocktail Lounge. Open 7 days a week, call for times.  
2317 Bemidji Avenue N
Contact: 218-751-2153

   
Miniature Golf Paintball   
Adventure Miniature Golf    218-751-2153
2317 Bemidji Avenue N
Putt -n- Go Amusement Park    218-751-7333
1915 Hannah Ave NW
Paul Bunyan Amusement Park   
300 Bemidji Ave
Smokin Gun -   218-759-7011  
50936 279th Ave 
Bemidji MN  56601 
               
Devotion Paintball  - 218-333-3630
M-F 12:00 - 6:00 pm   SAT 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
1706 Paul Bunyan Dr SW
Bemidji MN 56601
natechop@paulbunyan.net

   
"Frisbee" Golf Geocaching
9-hole course located behind the Curling Club on the Montebello Ski Trail
1230 23rd St NW
Caching opportunities are rapidly growing in the Bemidji area.  There are caches with easy access around downtown Bemidji or more challenging access at Lake Bemidji State Park and other beautiful locations in the surrounding forests and attraction locations.  Search www.geocaching.com by zip code 56601.

HORSEBACK RIDING
Stein's Winding River Farm
14185 Teddy Rd NW
Shevlin MN   56676

218-732-2629 
Rising Star Ranch 
Hwy 71 E of Itasca State Park 
218-732-1749 or 888-900-1749
Victory Riding School
Solway MN 56678
218-759-9139
Eagle Forest Acres
Trails & camping cabins - bring your own horse. 
Blackduck MN
218-647-8978

Gambling Casinos
Indian gaming casinos are in abundance, offering visitors a special brand of fun. Nearby is the Palace Casino with Las Vegas style gambling. Northern Lights near Walker, Minnesota and Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minnesota  both a bit further. All three casinos feature dining and entertainment. Red Lake offers high-stakes weekend bingo with free van service.  Deer River, Minnesota is the site of the White Oak Casino.
 
 

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