Bemidji, The First
City on the Mississippi, Minnesota USA
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Paul Bunyan & Babe the
Blue Ox
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Paul Bunyan
Amusement Park
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 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.
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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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Paul
Bunyan Photos with Visitors
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Putt-N-Go
Amusement Park |
Paul Bunyan Animal
Land |
 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
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 Feed and pet tame wildlife including pygmy goats, lambs, calves, ponies,
fox, raccoons, exotic birds and everyone’s favorite – deer (4
species). Trout pond. Over 85 animals representing
every continent. Home of the legendary whitetail deer - BJ -
Feed him, pet him and take your picture with him. Open Memorial
Day - Labor Day, 7 days a week. 10:00 to 6:00.
Contact: 218-759-1533
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Amigo
9 Theaters |
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 |
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Miniature Golf
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Paintball
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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
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Smokin Gun
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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
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"Frisbee"
Golf
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Geocaching
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9-hole course located behind the Curling Club on the Montebello Ski Trail
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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.
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HORSEBACK
RIDING
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Stein's
Winding River Farm
14185 Teddy Rd NW
Shevlin MN 56676
218-732-2629
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Rising
Star Ranch
Hwy 71 E of
Itasca State Park
218-732-1749 or 888-900-1749
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Victory Riding School
Solway MN 56678
218-759-9139
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Eagle
Forest Acres
Trails & camping cabins -
bring your own horse.
Blackduck MN
218-647-8978
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Gambling Casinos |
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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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