Park Rapids Travel Guide

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Located in the heart of the Minnesota lakes region, Park Rapids is a charming city surrounded by picturesque landscapes and outdoor recreational opportunities. With over 400 crystal clear lakes in the area, it's a haven for fishing, boating, and water sports enthusiasts. The city is also home to the Mississippi River headwaters, where visitors can witness the start of this iconic river.

Nature lovers will appreciate the Itasca State Park, just a short drive from Park Rapids. This expansive park is home to the famous Douglas Lodge, which offers a glimpse into the region's history and provides a perfect starting point for exploring the park's trails, including the renowned Wilderness Drive. Visitors can also enjoy swimming, bird watching, and camping in this pristine natural setting.

For those interested in history and culture, Park Rapids offers a variety of attractions to explore. The Hubbard County Historical Museum showcases the area's heritage through exhibits and artifacts, while the Nemeth Art Center features rotating art exhibitions and educational programs. The city also hosts a number of annual events, including the Legends and Logging Days festival, which celebrates the area's rich logging history with live music, demonstrations, and a lumberjack competition.

Alternative names: Population: 3.9 thous.Area: 7.16 mi²Elevation: 1440 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°55'18"N, 95°3'34"W

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Park Rapids Attractions - What to See and Explore

Park Rapids offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Hubbard County Historical Museum, Evergreen Fun Park, Park Rapids Area Library. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

46°55'12"N • 95°3'49"W
Hubbard County Historical Museum
Museum
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Evergreen Fun Park
Theme park • Amusement park • Park
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Park Rapids Area Library
Library

Day trips

Park Rapids – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Park Rapids, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Sanford Center (Bemidji), Deming Lake (Itasca State Park), Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox (Bemidji).

39 milesN
Convention center, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Sanford Center, Bemidji
The Sanford Center is a 4,700-seat multi-purpose arena and convention center in Bemidji, Minnesota, United States that opened in October 2010.
18 milesN
Lake
Deming Lake, Itasca State Park
Deming Lake is a lake in Hubbard County and Clearwater County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is within Itasca State Park. Deming Lake was named for Portius C. Deming, a state park official.
39 milesN
Historical place, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, Bemidji
Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox are the names of a pair of large statues of the American folk hero Paul Bunyan and his ox, located in Bemidji, Minnesota. This roadside attraction has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1988.
23 milesN
View point
River source, Itasca State Park
The headwaters of a river or stream is the farthest place in that river or stream from its estuary or downstream confluence with another river, as measured along the course of the river. It is also known as a river's source.
21 milesN
Natural attraction, Body of water, Park
Lake Itasca, Itasca State Park
Lake Itasca is a small glacial lake, approximately 1.8 square miles in area. Located in southeastern Clearwater County, in the Headwaters area of north central Minnesota, it is notable for being the headwater of the Mississippi River.