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Bemidji... home to a thriving arts community, whose gifts enrich all,

should be at the top of your getaway list this year! Scandinavian and Native American cultures are

woven together into Bemidji’s history, coming to life in an inspiring variety of arts.

Enjoy Bemidji’s galleries, historic playhouse, exceptional concerts and art festivals, including the

Pine to Prairie Fiber Arts Trail event.Stroll the downtown sculpture walk or visit

Bemidji’s award-winning brewery.

For all the Fun to be Found and a list of Upcoming Events, go to VisitBemidji.com

Visit Minnesota’s First City of Arts

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Minnesota’sFavorite Trail

Adventure Awaits You

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According to legend, lumberjack Paul Bunyan created northern Minnesota’s clear blue lakes with his giant footsteps as he strolled around the woods with his sidekick Babe the Blue Ox.

Today, the Paul Bunyan Trail honors this colossal legend’s heritage and offers visitors a unique experience on the country’s longest paved recreational trail. It winds through emerald green forests and historic state parks, meadows of wildflowers, along numerous sparkling lakes and streams and even crosses the mightyMississippi River several times.

The trail is dotted with rest stops and, like pearls on a string, seven charming towns offer great food, comfortable lodging and famous roadside attractions await to be discovered by you. The terrain ranges from flat to gentle grades and can accommodate anyone.

Make your trip as long as you want: a multi-day experience, an easy day-trip between coffee shops or just an afternoon stroll through Minnesota’s great North Woods. Whatever you choose, it’ll be the stuff of legends.

To plan your visit, go to www.mnbiketrail.com

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Just west of the Twin Cities sits a hidden gem waiting to be discovered! Buffalo, MN is known for its quaint downtown that sits on the shores of beautiful Buffalo Lake. It’s the birthplace of the occasional sale concept - with 20+ shoppes open only once per month offering one of a kind treasures for you and your home. For outdoor enthusiasts, it boasts 2 golf courses, paintball field, apple orchards, miles of biking and walking trails and numerous lake offerings for recreation and fishing. End the day with a glass of wine or specialty brewed beer at our local winery or tap house...Or any one of our several unique restaurants.

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Connect with tradition at Pipestone National Monument and experi-ence the tranquility of the quarries held sacred by Native Americans forcenturies. Watch artisans who keep alive the art of hand-carving pipe-stone. Walk the scenic paved Circle Trail along the pink Sioux Quartziteridgeline, and stand at the 1838 Nicollet Expedition marker above OldStone Face and Winnewissa Falls. Shop a variety of authentic NativeAmerican pipestone crafts at the Visitor’s Center and nearby gift shops.

After the Monument, explore so much more in Pipestone! See theWorld’s Largest Peace Pipe, stroll among classic cars during a Summer Car Cruizin’ Night, and take the self-guided walking tour of the Historic Downtown District. Accompany costumed guides for the Pipestone Ghost Walks (Saturday evenings May 27—Sept. 2). Reward the foodie in you with made-from-scratch pies and other culinary treats at a variety of family-run restaurants. For outdoor lovers,pedal the prairie on Casey Jones State Trail (bike rentals available), or retreat just south of town to Split Rock Creek State Park to fish,kayak, and canoe. In additional to modern hotels, you can stay at a historic hotel or even sleep in a tipi at the campground. An ideal road trip from the Cities, visit Minnesota’s southwest corner and discover what’s #OnlyinPipestone!

For more information and a calendar of events: PipestoneMinnesota.com

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