The City of Pequot Lakes is best known for it's highly visible bobber watertower, but with a thriving downtown retail district, the community is growing into a complete destination location. The 100+ mile paved Paul Bunyan Trail runs through town, giving bikers, walkers and snowmobilers alike a great resting spot. And weekend music concerts in the park during the summer just add to the small town charm of this city. Other summer festivals that draw crowds by the thousands include the 4th of July parade and Bean Hole Days. During winter, the antique snowmobile rendezvous brings travelers from all 
over the upper Midwest region.
To get a Paul Bunyan's eye view of the region, take in short drive along the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway — just east of Pequot Lakes on Cty Rd 11 to the DNR Fire Tower. Listed on the National Historic Lookout Register, the climb to the top is completely worth it once you see the view.
History of Pequot Lakes
Built along the Great Northern/Northern Pacific Railroad tracks, the city of Pequot Lakes started as a trading center. Hotels, retailers and saloons lined the streets. The Pequot Lakes 
Area Historical Society has a museum, located in the Cole Memorial Building across the street from the bobber water tower, of Depression and World War II era items from area famllies.
Business Name: All Things Herbal
Business Category: Retail Shop
Handmade herbal soap. 75 natural soap varieties, lotions and eco-friendly skincare gifts.
Business Name: Old Milwaukee Club
Business Category: Restaurants
Complete dinners, as well as sandwiches, burgers and pizza. Appetizers. All-you-can-eat fish on Fridays. Carry out available. Full bar. Off-sale available.
Business Name: A-Pine Plaza
Business Category: Restaurants
Large selection of high-quality minnows, leeches, worms, bait fish and night crawlers. Fishing and hunting licenses are also available. Taco Depot -- drive thru Mexican food. Next to Paul Bunyan statue.
Business Name: Celtic Cottage
Business Category: Retail Shop
Celebrating Celtic Heritage with unique gifts from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the USA.
Business Name: Fishy Gifts
Business Category: Retail Shop
Fishing gear and tackle, cabin decor and more
Business Name: Wild Daisy
Business Category: Retail Shop
Fresh flowers and antique furniture. Gifts and homemade and locally made merchandise. Some locally made goods include pottery, jewelry and yoga bags.
Business Name: Pequot Lakes SuperValu
Business Category: Grocery
Full-service grocery store with deli and bakery. Pharmacy on-site.
Business Name: Merritt Jewelers
Business Category: Retail Shop
Local jeweler. Will create custom jewelry. Home of Paul Bunyan's engagement ring and Paul Bunyan charm.
Business Name: Norway Ridge Supper Club
Business Category: Restaurants
Traditional, family-owned restaurant specializing in home-smoked ribs, steaks, seafood, whale-sized walleye, and made-from-scratch soups, sauces, and dressings. Full bar and wine list. Superior service.
Business Name: Crossroads in Time
Business Category: Retail Shop
Upscale gift shop. Clothing, bath & body items, acessories, decorations, ganes and candles. Building also houses the Kitchen Place gadget store and the Gumdrop Tree toy store
Business Name: Castoff’s Second Hand
Business Category: Retail Shop
Wide variety of items -- vintage, collectibles, furniture, household, books and much more
Business Name: Expression Shoe Center
Business Category: Retail Shop
Family footwear: athletic, comfort, and casual. ASICS, Clarks, New Balance, SAS, Naot, Merrell, Skechers, Red Wing, Haflingers, Minnetonka Moccasins, Birki's Aetrex orthotic inserts, and diabetic footwear.
Business Name: Tasty Pizza North
Business Category: Restaurants
Best pizza, burgers, and Italian food in town. Open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Business Name: Dairy Queen (Pequot Lakes)
Business Category: Restaurants
Soft-serve Dairy Queen and food items.
Business Name: Latte’ Da Coffee & Gifts
Business Category: Coffee/Bakery, Retail Shop
Specialty coffee drinks, pastries and retail food items. Patries are by Sweet Petite Treats and includes scones, cupcakes, cheesecake and creampuffs.
Business Name: Kendal Candles
Business Category: Retail Shop
Manufactures, sells and distributes 500 different candle designs, sizes and shapes and 70 different fragrances.
Business Name: Weise Crafts & Variety
Business Category: Retail Shop
Sewing and fabric, craft supplies, decorations. Copies (BW & color), including large-format.
Business Name: Seeds of Sommer
Business Category: Retail Shop
Health food store. Organic, natural and gluten free foods and products.
Business Name: Worth Repeating Resale Boutique
Business Category: Retail Shop
Consignment boutique including children's, men's, handbags, and women's clothing and accessories.
Business Name: Twin Pines Trading Post
Business Category: Retail Shop
Household items, jewelry, art, furniture, clothing and shoes and more!
Business Name: A-Pine Family Restaurant
Business Category: Restaurants
Family restaurant, northwoods atmosphere, famous chicken, salad bar, and kids menu. Serving strong beer and wine. Catering and carry-out. Try the Paul Bunyan menu items!
Business Name: Lonesome Cottage Furniture Company
Business Category: Retail Shop
Log furniture and home furnishings.
Business Name: Lakes Latte
Business Category: Coffee/Bakery, Restaurants
Coffee, breakfast and great lunch options, including made-to-order sandwiches, salads and wraps. New space offers more seating, couches, a fireplace and a kids area.
Business Name: Asian Accents
Business Category: Retail Shop
Specialty retail store that sells authentic Japanese furniture and décor.
