Site of quarries used by Plains Indian tribes.See more..
4.5Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox(321 reviews) - Minnesota Icon - You have to stop here if you are within a 100 miles of driving distance Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Our day 3 of the Tour of Minnesota end here. It's a seven day 330 bicycle ride around central Minnesota. I've been visiting the lakes of Minnesota since I was a baby 50+ years ago. Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox have been a permanent fixture in the lore of Minnesota. The iconic statutes are always busy with people taking pictures, so be patient. Also know that there is a visitor center 50 ft away where you can get information on Bemidji. There is a cool sculpture walk that starts here and runs through the main part of old town Bemidji.See more..
The history and stories are amazing! Great carvings of military scenes into the walls of the monument. Beautiful quotes and a touching sculpture in the center. Loved the history of the American flag which are on stones circling around the center facing the flag pole!See more..
We visited on Saturday, September 13, 2014. I have only seen this once before, over 50 years ago as a child. This is still a fun statue and is very well cared for. It sits on the shore of a pretty lake and there is ample space and time for pictures.See more..
4.5Iron Man Statue(34 reviews) - The real Iron Man. Monuments & Statues
This statue of an iron miner is 81 feet tall.See more..
4.5Kensington Runestone(28 reviews) - Awed to see this artifact. Monuments & Statues
Considered by some as evidence that the Vikings did discover America before Christopher Columbus.See more..
4.0Otto the Big Otter(26 reviews) - Cute Photo Op Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
There isn't a lot to say about this - it's a huge concrete otter. Easy to get to and in a nice park, so definitely worth the stop for the photo op.See more..
4.0Buffy The Cow(22 reviews) - Great photo op for a quick stop and go Monuments & Statues
This is a nice photo op. We were at the SPAM museum and checked it out on our way out of town. It's not far and is located on the lawn outside the fairgrounds. Earlier in our trip we had been in Amarillo and took a picture of a steer of similar size, so it was a must for us.See more..
4.0World's Largest Loon(20 reviews) - Fun roadside photo opportunity Monuments & Statues
While visiting friends we decided to check out the Loon. It's a great roadside attraction. The kids loved itSee more..
when I went i was doing a photo shoot and the young lady wanted to see the wall, she had never been there before.the look on her young face was inspiring that there are young people that still want to learn about and pay respect to those who paid the ultimate sacrificeSee more..
4.5Karl Oskar and Kristina monument(15 reviews) - Monument to Swedish Immigration to Minnesota Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Fictional Swedish characters are immortalized in this monument stemming from author Moberg's books on immigration to Minnesota. The sculptor shows Kristina looking back toward her homeland and Karl looking forward to their new life in Minnesota.See more..
This monument is a couple of miles from the Fire Museum, but easy to find. It is located in/near a cemetery and near where the mass graves for the people who perished during the fire are buried. It is certainly worth the time to visit and to honor those who lost their lives. See the pictures.See more..
Worth going to, memorialized all the wars. In a quiet location. Take some time to look closely at the sculpture details.See more..
4.5Circle of Time(11 reviews) - Easy to miss this cool exhibit - Stop and enjoy it Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
We drove by this several times and never noticed it. I was sitting in a nearby brewery looking for things to do and this popped up. It was right down the street. What a cool sculpture display outside. Each sculpture is a person from a different time era. I like this.See more..
4.5Chief Bemidji Statute(11 reviews) - Learned about the namesake of Bemidji Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Chief Bemidji was the first permanent settler. During a time of conflict, Chief Bemidji brought people together. Very interesting history stop honoring him and his legacy. Chief Bemidji is situated along Lake Bemidji north of Paul Bunyan and Babe Statue.See more..
4.5St. Urho Statue(9 reviews) - Grasshopper, Grasshopper go away! Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
We take a family photo with St Urho every memorial day! I love the made up folk lore of St. Urho banishing the grasshoppers! See more..
4.5Honk the Moose Statue(5 reviews) - Honk is Biwabik History Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Honk the Moose was an actual moose who came to visit Biwabik in 1915. He caused a little mischief but was loved by the community. The story of Honk was told and retold throughout the years. Famed author, Phil Stong (State Fair) came to Biwabik in the 1920's to teach at the Biwabik school. He had heard the story of Honk and kept it in his back pocket for several years. In the mid 1930's Stong's publisher want him to write a children's book. He recalled the story of Honk and his book was an award winner. Biwabik is proud of their mascot. The statue serves as a reminder of Honk's visit to Biwabik and to the book wrote which preserved the story. The statue is located in the south east corner of the Carl Shuster Park, right on Main Street in Biwabik. Free to the public.See more..
As you can see from the pictures. This Fort is all pictures in your mind of what was many years ago, There is nothing hokey. No food stands or souveniers. This was a real Fort and the plaques tell you about the settlers. When you get to the top of the hill. Use your imagination and try to see how it looked to them. This was a most interesting place and free.See more..
4.0Freedom Defenders Veterans Memorial(4 reviews) - Nice tribute to those in and formerly in our Armed Services! Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
This is located near the historic Great Northern Depot in Bemidji, MN, which and of itself is a place worth visiting. There is not much to the memorial by itself, but it is worth seeing at least once.See more..
This memorial was presented in 2018 to honor those who served. It is a lovely tribute to local heros. Many benches are beautifully appointed for those who would like to pause and reflect on loved ones, or just to show respect to those who gave their lives in service to this country. See more..
We were driving from Alexandria to Minneapolis and decided to get off the freeway. On our way to Wilmar, and after some road detours, we stumbled across the World's Largest Grow. We had a nice visit to the memorial park and the crow. Way to go Belgrade!See more..
4.0Big Vic(2 reviews) - Stop and Take a Photo Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
I am a sucker for these large fiberglass statues. They are quick stops/photo ops and a reason to get the kids out of the car. Big Vic is a good one because it can be a conversation starter about the origins of the area.See more..
3.0Immaculate Conception Catholic Church(2 reviews) - Lovely old historic community church Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues • Churches & Cathedrals
This church has much of the original structure intact but had a new front portico added on a few years ago. The church was build over 100 years ago and the basement was dug out by Nick Thiry and his brother Michael who used a team of horses and plows to dig it out. The church has beautiful statues as well as stained glass windows.See more..
The statue and memorial to Col. William Colvill, commander of the First Minnesota Regiment at the pivotal Civil War battle of Gettysburg, can be found 1 mile east of downtown Cannon Falls in the local cemetery. It marks his final resting place and commemorates the vital role that this Minnesota military outfit played in helping to save the battle and perhaps the war. Their men were called upon to stop a Confederate breach in the Union lines against a far superior force that could have won the day for the south, but in doing so they paid a terrible price. To this day, their unit is noted as having sustained one of the highest casualty rates of any US military group. For history buffs, it is well worth a visit.See more..
A somber place recalling a War between Settlers & Indians in 1862 where - as in any War - innocent people are killed. If History is your "thing" this may very well be worth it to stop & check out.See more..
5.0St. Maximilian Kolbe-St. Peter's Church(1 review) - spectaculat ! Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings • Monuments & Statues • Churches & Cathedrals A must see right on River Street south of he bridge. Beautiful architecture well care for and they even have church services. Catholic.See more..
This is a “must” stop for everyone traveling through Baudette! The area also overlooks the Rainy River and has a nice park area with seating and tables. See more..
5.0Riiver Front Park(1 review) - CLEN AND PRISTINE Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges • Monuments & Statues
Great locatin can check out the wonderful Crow river and the super bridge view. Right on River Street sout of the bridgeSee more..
4.0World's Largest Black Duck Statue(1 review) - Quick stop stretch legs and of course photo-op Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
The Black Duck Statue is located in Blackduck Wayside Rest Park. Ample parking, restrooms, playground, green space with picnic tables and shelter and the Black Duck. The Duck looks like it is trying to take off in flight.See more..
Great spot with the family to fish, explore the little island, fountains, and shoreline. Eat’n ice cream is right across the street too See more..
3.0Pierre the Pantsless Voyageur(1 review) - Pierre is a nostalgic, hokey road-side atrraction Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues Pierre the Pantless Voyageur is a holdover from a previous era when roadside attractions were a common thing. Maybe it can be described as "folk art", but that is probably a bit of a reach. He's worth a quick look out the window as you drive by on the way to other (better) natural scenery of the North Shore. I liked that the owners put a face mask on him during the height of the pandemic and there is a certain level of comfort in seeing him each time I drive by.See more..
I am surprised that this monument is not listed on TripAdvisor. It is a beautiful sight with several sculptures. One of the best in Minnesota.See more..
3.0Defenders Monument(1 review) - Defenders State Monument Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues Located in downtown, this monument is to honor the battles and incidents of the Sioux Indian War or 1862. A very interesting piece of history and worth the stop.See more..
5.0Stillwater Veterans Memorial(1 review) - Nicely done Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues When vacationing, we try to visit the local Veterans Memorials. This one is nicely laid out, very informative. It is once of the nicer memorials to local Vets for all of the Wars. I like that it is always open and accessible. A short walk from the downtown area, this is a must see.See more..
