Hotels near Bemidji Regional Airport - BJI, Bemidji

A delightful place ! We ate a delicious, graciously served supper at Sparkling Waters with a view of the lake. The gentleman at the Tourist Information office was genuinely friendly and well informed about the area. People in Bemidji are rightly proud of their town.

Great place to visit: Itasca State Park where the Mississippi begins wade thru and across the Mississippi. Hike to the 100-foot tall Aiton Heights Fire Tower then climb to the top, then to Preacher's Grove to see 100 foot tall red pines. For Dinner Green Mile Restaurant & Bar great food and drinks.

Go see the Lost Forest ! It's a bit of a drive but quite beautiful. Also walk, and drive, around Itasca State Park ! Great boutique restaurants but try some of the smaller bar and grills that are NOT downtown. There's also a small museum with several very interesting and beautiful exhibits and a gift shop where we bought a burled wooden bowl, very reasonably priced ! And the lake ? Bemidji Lake is HUGE, and lovely for watching sunsets.

The lake is beautiful! Our room at The Hotel Bemidj was nice and had the most comfortable bed I have ever had in a hotel. The front desk person was Gina and she was very sweet and helpful. Bemidji has a great antique mall and of course you have to stop by and say Hi to Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox! Nice destination or stop over to your destination!

We attended a play at Bemidji Community Theatre. I recommend taking in the theatre. Alice in Wonderland (April 2024). Good performance, amazing costumes, fair price and lots of fun. Take a drive, the country views of nature are wonderful. Itasca State Park is close by. Go see where the Mississippi River begins. Have a picnic and go for walks.