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Lodging at The Park Street near Park Rapids puts you in the heart of many wonderful activities and attractions for your Northern Minnesota vacation.Experience the pines, lakes, and beauty of the North Country. See the source of the Mississippi River at Itasca State Park. We are also near Park Rapids area lakes, antique shops, gift shops and museums, Northern Lights Casino, Leech Lake, golf courses (miniature to regulation), and many wonderful restaurants.Local Attractions: The Inn overlooks Lac de Belle Taine. Lake Belle Taine is a 1211-acre lake providing habitat for pan fish, walleye, northern pike, and large and small mouth bass. The Nevis City Park is located directly across from the Inn, offering swimming, picnicking and a peaceful environment for guests. The Heartland Bicycle and Snowmobile Trail is one block north of the Inn. The scenic trail offers over 50 miles of trails with a connection to the Paul Bunyan Trail that travels south to Brainerd. Recreational Trails:
Entertainment:
The Long Lake Theater
The Woodtick Musical Theater
Jasper's Jubilee Theater
Northern Light Opera Company Local Events: Moondance Jam: July 15 kicks off this 3-day rock and roll concert in Walker. Contact Bill or Kathy Bieloh at 1-877-MOONJAM, 281-836-1055, www.moondancejam.com Taste of Dorset: 1st Sunday in August. Just a 4.5 mile bike ride from The Park Street Inn. Downtown restaurants and businesses turn downtown Dorset into one large picnic. Besides food, musical groups perform in each of Dorset's four corners, and games attract kids of all ages. Runs from 11:30 am till 3 pm. Northwoods Triathlon: Annual event that starts with a quarter-mile swim in Lake Belle Taine (directly across from the Inn), 14-mile bike ride, and a 5K run. The event is the second weekend in August, and anyone can register after January 1. Contact Paul and Amy Schroeder at 218 652-2052 or aschroeder@nevis.k12.mn.us Headwaters 100 Bike Ride/Race: Annual event that's held the last Saturday in September in Park Rapids. Cyclists can choose between 100, 75, or 45 mile routes or a 100-mile race. The ride takes you on the Heartland trail and into Itasca State Park. Contact Ken Grob 218-732-0364, gronkak@unitelc.com
Jammin Country Fest
32nd Annual PBR Challenger Tour Bull Ride 2nd Annual Pig Races - Nevis July 11, 2010, Nevis, www.nevischamber.com
18th Annual Field Days
Legends & Logging Days
Forestedge Winery Art Fair
Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers Show
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