Spend your Minnesota family vacation in Bemidji, the first city on the Mississippi River. Bemidji Minnesota offers a full range of overnight lodging choices.

Lodging properties range from, stylish Bemidji hotels, friendly resorts and economical Bemidji motels. The Bemidji area also offers a variety of campgrounds to choose from.

In northern Minnesota, Bemidji is near Itasca State Park, Lake Bemidji State Park, state forest areas, the Chippewa National Forest, and has 400 fishing lakes within 25 miles.  Over 500 miles of snowmobile trails and 160 km of cross-country ski trails are located in close proximity to Bemidji.  

Stay and relax in our community. Participate in the events and activities offered in the area. Visit the world famous Paul Bunyan! Big Paul Bunyan is sure to entertain your children on their vacation.

We welcome your comments and questions and hope that we see you soon!

Bemidji, Minnesota is also known as Curling Capital USA.  

Bemidji Minnesota Events:
*DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL - Join the excitement of this colorful racing competition at the perfect waterfront venue. Held the first week in August, the parade of teams, evening music performances and a variety of food vendors add to the festivities.
*FIRST CITY OF ARTS: STUDIO CRUISE - Artisans from a 40 mile radius will be opening their studios for this scenic drive-yourself tour. Map brochure available at Tourist Information Center, lodging properties and Bemidji Community Art Center.
*NIGHT WE LIGHT - day after Thanksgiving, evening parade, wagon rides, fireworks over the lake and more family fun.
*BEMIDJI POLAR DAZE - Week long event with food and winter sports events including golf on ice.
*LOGGING DAYS - Return to the historic lumberjack era, watch horse teams work and marvel at the ancient logging skills.
*MINNESOTA FINLANDIA SKI MARATHON - "The Nordic Festival of the North" is held in February

First City of Arts
Studio Cruise