Get Around Guidebook
Food and drink in the area.
La Pasta Italian Dining. Awesome food for your pallete. Only open in the summer
Zorbaz
22036 County 7Mexican, Pizza, Beverages
Companeros Mexican Restaurant
20427 MN-226Great Mexican food and Drinks
Dorset Chick’n Coop Restaurant and Bar
20456 MN-226Great broasted chicken and fantastic family food menu
CindyLou's
203 Bunyan Trails RdGreat family restaurant with friendly staff
Iron Horse Bar & Grill
120 Bunyan Trails RdFantastic smoked meats menu
“Bully’s” Bullwinkle’s
201 MN-34Great log structure with awesome burger menu
Fantastic smoked meat menu and BBQ choices. A great stop to or from Itasca State Park
Knob & Kettle Restaurant And Lounge
35200 US-71Fantastic smoked meat menu and BBQ choices. A great stop to or from Itasca State Park
Revel Brewing
201 Main Ave STremendous craft brewed beers and music offerings on select nights
Bemidji Brewing
211 America Ave NWBeer says it all !
Rendezvous Brewing
112 1st St SGreat new local brewery
Chop n Pops Bakery
206 Bunyan Trails RdTremendous baked goods !!
Portage Brewing Company
107 5th St SGreat beer served in a wonderful atmosphere.
Zappy's Cafe
10 Marie Ave SEGreat local place to eat !!
Nice place to relax and have a meal and enjoy a few drink. Off sale liquor and wine. Easy access off the highway, ample parking, easy to get to by snowmobile as it is adjacent to the Heartland Trail
Red River Bar & Grill
31075 MN-34Nice place to relax and have a meal and enjoy a few drink. Off sale liquor and wine. Easy access off the highway, ample parking, easy to get to by snowmobile as it is adjacent to the Heartland Trail
Friendly local winery, sit and enjoy a glass of local wine or purchase some to take home with you buy them as gifts to share this Minnesota wine makers passion.
10 locals recommend
Forestedge Winery
35295 MN-64Friendly local winery, sit and enjoy a glass of local wine or purchase some to take home with you buy them as gifts to share this Minnesota wine makers passion.
WineDown
411 Minnesota Ave WEnjoy a glass of wine in an attractive atmosphere
Sightseeing
Itasca State Park
36750 Main Park DriveVisit the headwaters of the Mississippi River
Great place to cross country ski or hike. There is also a huge sledding hill for the winter. A warming house at the hill is available but may need to contact Forest Service as to availability
Shingobee Recreation Area
Minnesota 34Great place to cross country ski or hike. There is also a huge sledding hill for the winter. A warming house at the hill is available but may need to contact Forest Service as to availability
The Heartland Trail is a paved trail running from Park Rapids to Walker with another leg running up to Cass Lake. Bike,Roller blade, Walk, snowmobile. Many access points along the route including in Dorset close to Little Sand Lake
Heartland State Trail
Heartland State TrailThe Heartland Trail is a paved trail running from Park Rapids to Walker with another leg running up to Cass Lake. Bike,Roller blade, Walk, snowmobile. Many access points along the route including in Dorset close to Little Sand Lake
Great clean lake. Tremendous variety of fish species with a public access on the south shore.
Little Sand Lake
Great clean lake. Tremendous variety of fish species with a public access on the south shore.
Slots, Poker, Keno, Texas hold em tournaments, buffet restaurant and order dining
21 locals recommend
Northern Lights Casino
6800 Y Frontage Rd NWSlots, Poker, Keno, Texas hold em tournaments, buffet restaurant and order dining
Bemidji
Great shopping spots and a wonderful view Lake Bemidji from the city park . Great restaurants as well.
Great little town to visit in the summer. Fun shops and multiple food choices.
6 locals recommend
Dorset
Great little town to visit in the summer. Fun shops and multiple food choices.
Many stores on the main street, 2 grocery stores and a Walmart. Sporting goods stores for bait and tackle.
22 locals recommend
Park Rapids
Many stores on the main street, 2 grocery stores and a Walmart. Sporting goods stores for bait and tackle.
Nevis
Fun small town atmosphere with restaurants and a grocery store
Fantastic Leech Lake town with many stores and shops offering a wide array of items
29 locals recommend
Walker
Fantastic Leech Lake town with many stores and shops offering a wide array of items
Check one of the largest Paul Bunyan statues around, sit in his hand and have your picture taken. Then visit the museum to see what the logging in the area was like at the turn of the century.
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Check one of the largest Paul Bunyan statues around, sit in his hand and have your picture taken. Then visit the museum to see what the logging in the area was like at the turn of the century.
Food scene
Vallartas Mexican Grill
100 2nd St EGreat choice for Mexican food !! Awesome margaritas
Four Seas
322 Main Avenue SouthGood Chinese dining
Wine tasting by the flight, glass or bottle. Light food for your enjoyment, comfortable atmosphere.
Wine Not?
110 4th Street WestWine tasting by the flight, glass or bottle. Light food for your enjoyment, comfortable atmosphere.