Paul Bunyan Land
Paul Bunyan Land is an amusement park in Brainerd, Minnesota, founded in 1950, which is today located on This Old Farm. You can find it in Nokay Lake Township. Our list goes on with Mille Lacs Lake, 20 mi away.
A theme park inside Nokay Lake Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 1°. When to go ↓
Open daily Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Paul Bunyan Land is a seasonal theme park: open daily Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
27 rides
On 180 acres. Open since 1950. About ↓
Bay Lake Township is the nearest base
Bay Lake Township is 8 miles east, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 66–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Paul Bunyan Land
Paul Bunyan Land is an amusement park in Brainerd, Minnesota, founded in 1950, which is today located on This Old Farm. Its trademark is the 26-foot-tall (7.9 m) animated and talking statue of Paul Bunyan, weighing 5,000 pounds. As guests enter, Paul welcomes them by name.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- daily Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
- Rides
- 27
- Opened
- 1950
- Area
- 180 acres
- Owner
- This Old Farm
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.7K a year
A base for Paul Bunyan Land
Places to stay start in Bay Lake Township (7) and Baxter (11).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Paul Bunyan Land | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nokay Lake Township 27% vacation homes | in town | — | — | 944 | $304K | — |
| Bay Lake Township 63% vacation homes | 8 mi east | 10 min | 7 4 hotels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 984 | $434K | — |
| Baxter | 12 mi west | 20 min | 11 8 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 9,217 | $324K | C |
| Garrison Township 56% vacation homes | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 7 3 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 898 | $263K | — |
| Oak Lawn Township | 5 mi west | 5 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,886 | $263K | — |
| Brainerd | 8 mi west | 10 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 14,428 | $193K | C− |
| Long Lake Township 31% vacation homes | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,185 | $322K | — |
| Hazelton Township 60% vacation homes | 13 mi east | 20 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 campgrounds | 819 | $359K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Paul Bunyan Land
Pair a visit with these, within 70 miles.
120 mi LakeMille Lacs Lake
56 mi MuseumHill Museum & Manuscript Library
29 mi AttractionKenney Lake Overlook
70 mi AttractionThe Big Fish
56 mi GardenMunsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens
318 mi MuseumMille Lacs Indian Museum
65 mi MuseumForest History Center49 mi GardenNorthland ArboretumPhoto credits
Mille Lacs Lake: Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Hill Museum & Manuscript Library: Hill Museum & Manuscript Library, CC BY 3.0 · Kenney Lake Overlook: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Big Fish: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens: Kirs10, Public domain · Mille Lacs Indian Museum: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Forest History Center: Laupeck, CC BY-SA 3.0
Paul Bunyan Land in questions
When is Paul Bunyan Land open?
daily Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
Is Paul Bunyan Land in Nokay Lake Township?
Yes. It’s inside Nokay Lake Township, MN.
When is the best time to visit Paul Bunyan Land?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–80°.
What is the closest airport to Paul Bunyan Land?
Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 109 miles.
Where should I stay near Paul Bunyan Land?
Bay Lake Township (8 mi, 7 places to stay), Baxter (12 mi, 11 places to stay) and Garrison Township (9 mi, 7 places to stay).
Questions for Nokay Lake Township
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