Paul Bunyan Land

Probably one of the coolest parts of my vacation time when we went up to Leech Lake was a trip to Paul Bunyan's Vacationland in Brainerd.  We didn't go every year, but it was great when we went.  Everyone that has been in Minnesota, knows the story of Paul Bunyan and we loved going there as kids.

I was lucky enough to be able to take my kids here before it was moved.  We all have good memories of this place.

The coolest thing was when Paul would raise his right hand and say hello to the kids as they came in the park.  It was always a mystery to the kids how Paul knew their names.  Just a little information as you went into the park took care of that.

It used to sit at the intersection of MN State Highways 371(the new bypass) and 210.  It was relocated to This Old Farm off of Highway 18 just minutes away from Brainerd, MN sometime in the early to mid 2000's.

Here is a link that describes the move and Paul's new digs:  http://www.brainerd.com/news/archives/paul-bunyan-land.html

Also the link to Paul Bunyan Land site:  http://www.paulbunyanland.com/

They have a bunch of really cool stuff there besides the refurbished Paul Bunyan Land and you can find a brochure at their site.

I have to be honest, I haven't been to Paul Bunyan Land since they moved, but I think I'll have to make the trip again soon.

I'd love to hear anyone's memories of their trips to Paul Bunyan Land.