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Under $25See where the Mississippi River begins at Lake Itasca, then explore old-growth pine forest.
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Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox
Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox is a sightseeing stop in Bemidji, MN. Cost: free.
300 Bemidji Ave N · Bemidji, MN
Why you should go…
These concrete statues of the legendary lumberjack and his blue ox were unveiled in January 1937 for a Bemidji winter carnival. Paul stands about 18 feet tall and Babe about 10 feet, on the shore of Lake Bemidji next to the Tourist Information Center. Inside you can see Paul Bunyan memorabilia and the Fireplace of States, built from rocks from every state and Canadian province. The pair is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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