Things to do in Bemidji
Beltrami County History Center
This is a family fun historic center. Open Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm. Call 218-444-3376 for more information.
130 Minnesota Avenue SW., Bemidji, MN
Bemidji Community Arts Center
Enjoy the fine arts exhibits that change monthly in addition to the sculpture walk. Open year round Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm; admission is free. Call 218-444-7570 for more information.
426 Bemidji Avenue N., Bemidji, MN
Bemidji State University of Performing Arts
Please call us directly for information on performance schedule and ticket prices. Located at the Bangsberg Building. Call 218-755-2915 for more information.
1500 Birchmont Drive NE., Bemidji, MN
Buena Vista Ski Area & Logging Camp
Enjoy our 16 runs with a 230' vertical drop; longest run is 2000', 4 chairlifts, 100% snow making. Terrain Park for skiers and snowboarders, 25 km of ACT ski trails. Spacious 3-story chalet, gift shop, continental cafe, repair shop -- all located on the Continental Divide. We offer horse-drawn sleigh rides and many exciting weekend events. Open December 1 – March 15. Call 800-777-7958 for more information.
19276 Lake Julia Drive NW., Bemidji, MN
Headwaters Canoe Outfitters
Enjoy our Mississippi River canoe trips, half & full day trips; extended trips of any length. Equipment rental & shuttle service are available. Trips depart from our Mississippi Headwaters at Itasca Park. Operating tours May 1 - October 31 8am – 8pm daily. Call 218-751-2783 for more information.
12404 Land End Lane SE., Bemidji, MN
Headwaters Scenic Science Center
The Science Center features hands-on, interactive exhibits and a unique science and nature-oriented gift shop. In addition to scheduled science programs for children, families, and/or other adults, special demonstrations can be arranged including StarLab, a portable planetarium. With adequate advance planning time, overnight environmental education programs lasting one to four days can be provided at Concordia Language Villages. Open year round Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm; Sunday 1 - 5pm; other times by appointment. Call 218-444-4472 for more information.
413 Beltrami Avenue NW., Bemidji, MN
Lake Bemidji State Park
Explore this unique boardwalk that take you into the quiet, mysterious world of a spruce-tamarack bog offers visitors a rare chance to view orchids, mosses and insect eating plants. Swimming, fishing for walleye on Lake Bemidji; 14 miles of hiking, 5 miles of biking, 9 miles of skiing and snowshoeing are visitor favorites in this popular park. Boat and canoe rental is available. 5 miles of mountain biking, 96 site campground with electricity. Full facilities are operational May 15 - September 30; open year round for outdoor activities 8am - 10pm daily. Call 218-755-3843 for more information.
3401 State Park Road NE., Bemidji, MN
Maple Beach Resort / Ice Fishing
Resort open year round offering 24 hours of ice fishing. Ice fish houses are located on the Big Lake. You will find great perch and walleye fishing. Fish house rentals run $55/day; $25/day with cabin rental. Call 218-586-2955 for more information.
6876 Maple Beach Court NE., Bemidji, MN
Movil Maze
This 13.7 km maze offers mostly intermediate level trails. This steep hilly area is a favorite training ground of local ski racers, with traditional trackset on the right and skate-ski on the left. The trail takes you through black spruce bogland, red pine, and mixed hardwood forest. Maps can be found along trail; a ski pass is required. Located at 300 Bemidji Avenue, just 6 miles NE. Call 218-751-3540 for more information.
300 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji, MN
Paul Bunyan Memorabilia & Fireplace of States
View the collection of Paul Bunyan artifacts, fireplace of states built in 1937 with stones from every state except Alaska & Hawaii and from most Canadian provinces. New tourist information center opened in fall of 1995, designed after a boathouse that was on the lakeshore in the early 1900s. Open June - August Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm; Sunday noon - 5pm; September - May Monday – Friday 8am - 5pm; Saturday 10am - 2pm; admission & parking are free. Call 800-458-2223 for more information.
300 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji, MN
Paul Bunyan Playhouse
This is the oldest professional summer theater in the state; six plays (comedy, drama & musicals) June -August, in 320-seat theater. Many events are also offered September - May. Call for more information. Box office hours are September - May Tuesday - Friday 2 - 6pm; Saturday 9am – noon / June - August Tuesday - Sunday 12noon – 8pm. Call 218-751-7270 for more information.
314 Beltrami Avenue NW., Bemidji, MN
Paul Bunyan's Animal Land
A wildlife park/petting zoo featuring over 75 animals from across the world including lions, tigers, bears, and dozens of other animals. Open Memorial Day – Labor Day 10am - 6pm 7 days a week. Call 218-759-1533 for more information.
Located at 3857 Animal Land Drive SE at US Highway 2 East., Bemidji, MN
Putt 'n' Go Amusement Park
Enjoy mini golf, water slide, go-carts, bumper boats, batting cages and concessions. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day 11am - 10pm daily. Call 218-751-7333 for more information.
3115 Highway 71 N., Bemidji, MN
Three Island County Park
This Park offers a 21 km trackset and 21 km skate-ski. You will find mostly intermediate level trails. Trail runs through mixed forest, rolling hills along Three Island Lake and Turtle River. Do not miss the beautiful winter scenery along the open-all-winter Turtle River. Maps can be found along trail; ski pass is required. Located from Bemidji 10 mi NE on County Road 21. Call 218-751-3540 for more information.