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.
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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.
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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.
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Celebrating Celtic Heritage with unique gifts from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the USA.
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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
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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!
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Fishing gear and tackle, cabin decor and more
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Wide variety of items -- vintage, collectibles, furniture, household, books and much more
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Handmade herbal soap. 75 natural soap varieties, lotions and eco-friendly skincare gifts.
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Specialty retail store that sells authentic Japanese furniture and décor.
