What to do and see in Bemidji, Minnesota (MN): The Best Sights & Landmarks

December 12, 2021 Darleen Reid

Bemidji (/bəˈmɪdʒiː/ bə-MIJ-ee) is a city in Beltrami County (and county seat), in north west Minnesota, United States. With a population of 14,301 as of July 1, 2016, it is the largest commercial center between Grand Forks, North Dakota and Duluth, Minnesota. Bemidji houses many Native American services, including the Indian Health Service. The city is the central hub of the Red Lake Indian Reservation, White Earth Indian Reservation and the Leech Lake Indian Reservation. Bemidji lies on the south west shore of Lake Bemidji, the northernmost lake feeding the Mississippi River and as such is deemed "The First City On The Mississippi." Bemidji is also the self proclaimed "curling capital" of the U.S. and birth place of Paul Bunyan
Restaurants in Bemidji

1. Sculpture Walk

Beltrami Ave., Bemidji, MN 56601 +1 218-243-2685
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4.5 based on 74 reviews

Sculpture Walk

This area along the water features 12 statues designed by well-known artists.

Reviewed By IllinoisKate1

It was a beautiful fall day. We enjoyed walking along the lake and downtown. Nice area for little shopping and a meal. Restrooms by the tourist information center and Paul Bunyan Park/Statue. Paul Bunyan Park has picnic tables, benches and pavilion if you want to enjoy a take out meal or just relax.

2. Visit Bemidji

300 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN 56601-3109 http://www.visitbemidji.com/bemidji/paulbabe.html
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Visit Bemidji

3. Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox

300 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN 56601-3109 +1 218-759-0164
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4.5 based on 306 reviews

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox

Reviewed By 864beverlyz - Amarillo, United States

Fun statue of Paul and Babe~~great for selfies!! Right in front of Lake Bemidji and right around some great shopping.

4. Chief Bemidji Statute

State Hwy 197 Beltrami History Center, Bemidji, MN 56601-4009 http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/24048
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Chief Bemidji Statute

Reviewed By IllinoisKate1

Chief Bemidji was the first permanent settler. During a time of conflict, Chief Bemidji brought people together. Very interesting history stop honoring him and his legacy. Chief Bemidji is situated along Lake Bemidji north of Paul Bunyan and Babe Statue.

5. Sanford Center

1111 Event Center Dr, Bemidji, MN 56601-3348 +1 218-441-4000 [email protected] http://www.thesanfordcenter.net/
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4.0 based on 22 reviews

Sanford Center

Reviewed By 769vickij - Tempe, United States

We attended a Bemidji State Hockey game with my brother and nephew. Before the game we ate at the restaurant connected to the Sanford Center. It was convenient to park there early and grab a bite to eat and walk through hallways into the arena. The arena is wonderful addition to the Bemidji area. My husband was part of the team building the arena and always likes to point out the extra touches added to the building. The facility is very Minnesota Nice!

6. Freedom Defenders Veterans Memorial

130 Minnesota Ave SW, Bemidji, MN 56601-4009 http://www.bemidjiveteransmemorial.org/
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Freedom Defenders Veterans Memorial

7. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

3033 Birchmont Dr NE, Bemidji, MN 56601 +1 605-877-2782 [email protected] http://comeuntochrist.org
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes that through Jesus Christ all humankind may enjoy eternal life with their families in God’s kingdom (see John 3:16). We also believe that we lived with God as spirits before we were born (see Romans 8:16) and that according to His plan of happiness we came to earth to receive physical bodies in order to learn and grow. We also believe that, through the work done in temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, family relationships can last forever. In order to receive these blessings, we must seek to know and follow God’s will, as revealed by holy scriptures and living prophets, and live righteously.

8. Bemidji Speedway

1831 Sunnyside Rd SE, Bemidji, MN 56601-7337 +1 218-751-6157 http://www.myracepass.com/profile/
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

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