- Our list of the best things to do in Park Rapids, Minnesota, features the top 20 nearby activities — including 13 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Park Rapids, MN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Water Activities, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Park Rapids, MN , followed by 10 popular activities in nearby cities, including Lake Itasca and Walker
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Established in 1891 and covering more than 32,000 acres, the Itasca State Park is the oldest state park in Minnesota. It has more than 100 lakes which are suited or fishing, and it also has camping sites.
22.7 Miles
Coborn's Lake Itasca Tours offers patrons the opportunity to tour the Mississippi River. Guests will learn the history of the area's early inhabitants while observing local wildlife including the National Bird, and the Bald Eagle seen on most tours.
24.0 Miles
Lake Itasca is a small lake within the Itaska State Park. They offer a two-decked tour boat of the lake where the guide points out the wild life and other interesting things inside the park.
24.1 Miles
Preacher's Grove is a site within the Itasca State Park with red pines. It is named Preacher's Grove because a group of preacher's camped on the very spot in the 1920s.
24.1 Miles
Wilderness Drive is a narrow paved road that takes people through the Itaska State Park. It's a one-way drive which offers a tour of the state park without getting out of the car.
24.1 Miles
Part of Itasca State Park, the Bison Kill Site is an important archaeological site related to a species of extinct bison that were hunted here by stone-age tribes. The area lies adjacent to hiking trails and is accessible by foot.
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A relatively short circular trail among the red and white pines, Landmark Interpretive Trail will appeal to hikers, wildlife enthusiasts, and casual walkers. The trail takes walkers through a wilderness area full of varied wildlife.
24.1 Miles
From Peace Pipe Vista, visitors can see panoramic views of Itasca State Park that includes pines, lakes, and natural landmarks. The lookout is accessible by a hiking trail and has a bronze plaque that explains the geology of the region.
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Winding for 1.2 miles through an old growth forest, the Red Pine Trail takes hikers through pines that are 100-300 years old. Wildflowers, including calypso orchids, are in full bloom there in May and June.
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Located within the Chippewa National Forest, Shingobee Recreation Area features six miles of hiking trails along with primitive campsites and picnic spots. The area is suitable birdwatching and hunting as well as winter activities including cross-country skiing and sledding.