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Landmark: Paul Bunyan LandCity: Brainerd
Country: USA Minnesota
Continent: North America
Paul Bunyan Land, Brainerd, USA Minnesota, North America
Overview
Paul Bunyan Land sprawls rather majestically just east of Brainerd Minnesota on grounds eerily dubbed This Old Farm.Minnesota's much revered roadside attraction revolves loosely around folklore of lumberjack Paul Bunyan.
Vintage charm seeps through this fantastical park which melds rickety amusement rides with a stroll past relics of yesteryear's frontier lifestyle offering thrills.
A massive animated Paul Bunyan statue originally showcased at 1949's Chicago Railroad Fair was relocated to Baxter Minnesota in 1950 sparking park beginnings.
Rides and a themed village sprang up haphazardly around a statue that talked with eerie regularity over many years.
Paul Bunyan Land shifted operations in 2003 rather quietly onto a nearby rural family-owned farm with an old barn.
Original rides and buildings along with iconic statue were painstakingly relocated intact ensuring continuity for many generations of visitors returning frequently.
A gargantuan 26-foot-tall animatronic Paul Bunyan stands tall weighing around 5,000 pounds and serves as main draw obviously.
He warmly greets youngsters by name as they stroll in creating quite an unforgettable experience captivating young minds for many years now.
His mouth moves erratically and eyes shift rapidly as he gestures wildly and shares humorous remarks with surprisingly awkward friendly undertones.
Park staff manually operate figure with live voiceovers behind scenes giving experience unusually enchanting quality largely unmatched by most modern automated systems.
Paul Bunyan Land boasts over 40 rides spanning a gamut of thrills for patrons of nearly every age bracket enthusiastically.
Families with kids find this pretty walkable layout quite easy somehow.
Thrilling attractions abound with vintage delights like Ferris Wheel and Bumper Cars alongside utterly bewildering contraptions such as Tilt-a-Whirl and Scrambler.
Kiddie rides feature miniature versions of thrill rides such as Mini Himalaya and Space Shuttle alongside Red Baron Planes and a wee carousel.
Family rides such as Antique Cars track and quirky Ghost Mine dark ride await thrill seekers at dusk.
Admission includes unlimited access to all rides and guests can ride them repeatedly at their leisure whenever they feel like it.
Pioneer Village also known as This Old Farm sits beside amusement rides an impressive open-air museum featuring over 40 authentically restored old buildings.
It's laid out haphazardly like some roughhewn frontier town and includes a blacksmith shop featuring raucous live forging demos.
A dilapidated 19th-century schoolhouse stands with rickety original desks still cluttered around somewhat worn black chalkboards somehow remarkably intact.
A general store and post office and barbershop stood alongside jail and doctor's office and a rather rough saloon.
Pioneer homes and a grain mill stand with chapel interiors filled haphazardly with antique relics.
A massive trove of vintage Americana and quirky relics including old radios medical equipment and faded signage exists here.
Visitors stroll leisurely through this area at their own pace with many buildings displaying interactive exhibits and historical placards nearby.
Paul's Petting Barn offers a wildly interactive experience with animals for youngsters and grownups deep inside Pioneer Village.
Animals include goats and peacocks and ducks and chickens with miniature horses and llamas often found together on farms.
Feed can be bought here and animals are used to gentle interaction making space remarkably calm and pretty darn safe.
Fall season morphs park suddenly into Haunted Hidden Hollows a spooky Halloween extravaganza featuring creepy haunted house inside some really old historic buildings.
A ginormous corn maze sprawls beside rather overgrown pumpkin patch under bright afternoon sunlight.
Spooky family activities unfold beside gigantic bonfires and numerous food trucks rummaged thoroughly by very hungry people at dusk.
Seasonal attraction draws hordes of people and offers radically different atmospheric experience under somewhat surreal nighttime conditions.
Camping onsite for RVs and tents is available amidst lush surroundings at the campground essentially free of distractions.
Campground facilities are pretty basic yet ridiculously functional offering electrical hookups and water connections nearby usually.
Picnic tables sit pretty under trees amidst fire rings.
Bathrooms nowadays often come equipped with really sleek showers installed somewhat haphazardly beneath gleaming overhead lighting fixtures.
Overnight guests frequently score package deals or deeply discounted admission and this makes it a pretty sweet option for quick weekend getaways.
Visitor info available sporadically from Memorial Day weekend onwards till Labor Day ending abruptly with summer's sweltering finale.
Generally operating hours are 10 AM – 6 PM and closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Free admission for youngsters under two years old and paid tickets grant unlimited access to all rides and live entertainment.
Food stands serve up pretty typical grub like burgers and hot dogs and cotton candy and slushy soft-serve ice cream very quickly.
Outside food can be eaten at picnic tables readily available under shaded areas nearby large trees.
Shaded rest areas and stroller rentals are distributed fairly well throughout alongside restrooms.
Paul Bunyan Land utterly charms visitors with old-timey vibes akin to mid-20th century nostalgia and fancy modern amenities abound everywhere suddenly.
It melds wacky amusement park thrills with quirky Minnesota folklore and rustic rural history making it a draw for youngsters and nostalgic seniors alike.
Entire park embodies friendliness and family tradition with whimsical entertainment avoiding corporate austerity found typically in humongous theme park setups.
This singular locale steeped in Minnesota's roots affords a rich cultural immersion and delightfully quirky interactive escapades alongside sheer thrill rides.
Vintage charm seeps through this fantastical park which melds rickety amusement rides with a stroll past relics of yesteryear's frontier lifestyle offering thrills.
A massive animated Paul Bunyan statue originally showcased at 1949's Chicago Railroad Fair was relocated to Baxter Minnesota in 1950 sparking park beginnings.
Rides and a themed village sprang up haphazardly around a statue that talked with eerie regularity over many years.
Paul Bunyan Land shifted operations in 2003 rather quietly onto a nearby rural family-owned farm with an old barn.
Original rides and buildings along with iconic statue were painstakingly relocated intact ensuring continuity for many generations of visitors returning frequently.
A gargantuan 26-foot-tall animatronic Paul Bunyan stands tall weighing around 5,000 pounds and serves as main draw obviously.
He warmly greets youngsters by name as they stroll in creating quite an unforgettable experience captivating young minds for many years now.
His mouth moves erratically and eyes shift rapidly as he gestures wildly and shares humorous remarks with surprisingly awkward friendly undertones.
Park staff manually operate figure with live voiceovers behind scenes giving experience unusually enchanting quality largely unmatched by most modern automated systems.
Paul Bunyan Land boasts over 40 rides spanning a gamut of thrills for patrons of nearly every age bracket enthusiastically.
Families with kids find this pretty walkable layout quite easy somehow.
Thrilling attractions abound with vintage delights like Ferris Wheel and Bumper Cars alongside utterly bewildering contraptions such as Tilt-a-Whirl and Scrambler.
Kiddie rides feature miniature versions of thrill rides such as Mini Himalaya and Space Shuttle alongside Red Baron Planes and a wee carousel.
Family rides such as Antique Cars track and quirky Ghost Mine dark ride await thrill seekers at dusk.
Admission includes unlimited access to all rides and guests can ride them repeatedly at their leisure whenever they feel like it.
Pioneer Village also known as This Old Farm sits beside amusement rides an impressive open-air museum featuring over 40 authentically restored old buildings.
It's laid out haphazardly like some roughhewn frontier town and includes a blacksmith shop featuring raucous live forging demos.
A dilapidated 19th-century schoolhouse stands with rickety original desks still cluttered around somewhat worn black chalkboards somehow remarkably intact.
A general store and post office and barbershop stood alongside jail and doctor's office and a rather rough saloon.
Pioneer homes and a grain mill stand with chapel interiors filled haphazardly with antique relics.
A massive trove of vintage Americana and quirky relics including old radios medical equipment and faded signage exists here.
Visitors stroll leisurely through this area at their own pace with many buildings displaying interactive exhibits and historical placards nearby.
Paul's Petting Barn offers a wildly interactive experience with animals for youngsters and grownups deep inside Pioneer Village.
Animals include goats and peacocks and ducks and chickens with miniature horses and llamas often found together on farms.
Feed can be bought here and animals are used to gentle interaction making space remarkably calm and pretty darn safe.
Fall season morphs park suddenly into Haunted Hidden Hollows a spooky Halloween extravaganza featuring creepy haunted house inside some really old historic buildings.
A ginormous corn maze sprawls beside rather overgrown pumpkin patch under bright afternoon sunlight.
Spooky family activities unfold beside gigantic bonfires and numerous food trucks rummaged thoroughly by very hungry people at dusk.
Seasonal attraction draws hordes of people and offers radically different atmospheric experience under somewhat surreal nighttime conditions.
Camping onsite for RVs and tents is available amidst lush surroundings at the campground essentially free of distractions.
Campground facilities are pretty basic yet ridiculously functional offering electrical hookups and water connections nearby usually.
Picnic tables sit pretty under trees amidst fire rings.
Bathrooms nowadays often come equipped with really sleek showers installed somewhat haphazardly beneath gleaming overhead lighting fixtures.
Overnight guests frequently score package deals or deeply discounted admission and this makes it a pretty sweet option for quick weekend getaways.
Visitor info available sporadically from Memorial Day weekend onwards till Labor Day ending abruptly with summer's sweltering finale.
Generally operating hours are 10 AM – 6 PM and closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Free admission for youngsters under two years old and paid tickets grant unlimited access to all rides and live entertainment.
Food stands serve up pretty typical grub like burgers and hot dogs and cotton candy and slushy soft-serve ice cream very quickly.
Outside food can be eaten at picnic tables readily available under shaded areas nearby large trees.
Shaded rest areas and stroller rentals are distributed fairly well throughout alongside restrooms.
Paul Bunyan Land utterly charms visitors with old-timey vibes akin to mid-20th century nostalgia and fancy modern amenities abound everywhere suddenly.
It melds wacky amusement park thrills with quirky Minnesota folklore and rustic rural history making it a draw for youngsters and nostalgic seniors alike.
Entire park embodies friendliness and family tradition with whimsical entertainment avoiding corporate austerity found typically in humongous theme park setups.
This singular locale steeped in Minnesota's roots affords a rich cultural immersion and delightfully quirky interactive escapades alongside sheer thrill rides.
