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Area Attractions
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 Akeley
City Park
& Campground
PO Box 67
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2172
Email -
akeleymn@arvig.net
Located just off the Heartland
Trail within walking distance to downtown Akeley. Gas,
Churches, Cafes, Laundry & Hardware, Groceries, Entertainment
(LIVE THEATRE), Golf course within 6 miles, Great Fishing, 4
Wheeling, Hiking, Biking, 100's of lakes with-in 20 miles and
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 Paul
Bunyan Historical Museum
The Akeley Paul Bunyan Historical Museum is located on Main
Street immediately behind the large statue of Paul Bunyan.
The Museum was opened in 1984 and contains an interesting
collection of pictures and artifacts portraying the early Akeley
history when the largest sawmill in the state was located here
and the population was between 3,000 and 4,000. The Museum
is open daily from noon until 4:00 p.m. during the summer months
from Memorial Day to Labor Day. It is supported solely by
donations from individuals and organizations.
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Itasca State Park
Established in 1891, Itasca is
Minnesota's oldest state park. Today, the park
totals more than 32,000 acres and includes more than 100 lakes. Walk
across the mighty Mississippi as it starts its winding journey 2,552
miles to the Gulf of Mexico. Stand under towering pines at Preacher's
Grove. Visit the Itasca Indian Cemetery or Wegmann's Cabin, landmarks of
centuries gone by. Camp under the stars, or stay the night at the
historic Douglas Lodge or cabins. Explore Wilderness Drive past the
2,000-acre Wilderness Sanctuary, one of Minnesota's seven National
Natural Landmarks.
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 Lake
Country Scenic Byway
The Lake Country Scenic Byway is
an 88-mile corridor along Highway 34 selected by a state commission for
scenic, cultural, historical, natural, recreational and archaeological
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