Bemidji: Come and See the First City in the Mississippi
The beautiful and friendly city of Bemidji, MN is located the northwest end of the state. It is the county seat of the Beltrami County and is the home of Lake Bemidji, which famously feeds the Mississippi River. The city’s motto is ‘The First City on the Mississippi’. It is also known as the central hub of the Red Lake Indian Reservation, the Leech Lake Indian Reservation, and the White Earth Indian Reservation. The city also styles itself as the ‘Curling Capital’. The closest airport to the city is the Bemidji Regional Airport.
Best Time to Visit
To enjoy Bemidji, Minnesota at its best, visit in the late spring, late summer, and in the early fall. The most amount of tourists visit the city in the summer months from June to August with arrivals peaking in July and August. Off season runs from November to May. To get the best Bemidji, MN hotel deals, visit in the off season. There will be fewer people to compete with then, plus you hotel and motel rates will be at their lowest. Book your accommodations as early as possible to avoid any inconvenience.
What to Do & Area Attractions
You cannot visit Bemidji without seeing any of the many Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox Statues located in and around the city. Lake Bemidji is also a must see if you are interested in lakeside fun and a bit of fishing. You can head to the Cameron Park, which is also great for a picnic and for kayaking and canoeing. You can head next to the Bemidji Station and the Headwaters Science Center for a day of fun. After a long day of exploring the city, pick up your feet and rest and relax at the Americinn by Wyndham Bemidji on Pail Bunyan Drive or the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bemidji, MN on Lake Shore Drive.