The streets of Bemidji are replete with artsy sculptures and there’s a big “Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox” sculpture welcoming people on the shores of the scenic Bemidji Lake which is ideal for fishing the abundant walleye, bass and pike. Golfers will revel in the splendid courses overlooking the lake waters at Bemidji Town & Country Club or the Turtle River Golf Course while hikers will love the miles of trails through the woods at Lake Bemidji State Park which has a boardwalk along the sandy shoreline. Enjoy all of this via anchoring at Bemidji vacation rentals that include a rich variety of cabins, lodges and houses.

The downtown has fabulous shopping and dining options while providing a rich cultural assortment with community centers and museums for art and history along with Paul Bunyan Playhouse theater. One could also visit the Red Lake and Leech Lake Reservations to see the native tribesmen or its exhilarating casinos; or go further south into the heart of Longville lake area with more than 60 fishing lakes! You will not fail to enjoy and get amused by a holiday retreat in Bemidji vacation rentals be it for water sports or snow recreations, art or culture, or simple relaxation in the splendor of the town’s scenic beauty.