Why go
- City in Minnesota, United States.
- Served by Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI).
History
Bemidji is a city in and the county seat of Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 14,574 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 15,770 in 2025, making it the largest commercial center between Grand Forks, North Dakota and Duluth.
Where to stay
4910 Birchmont Dr NE, Bemidji, MN 56601 · clearvueresort.com
1019 Paul Bunyan Dr S, Bemidji, MN 56601 · southshore-hotel.com
116 4th St NW Floor 2, Bemidji, MN 56601 · 4thstreetlofts.com
7598 Bemidji Rd NE, Bemidji, MN 56601 · ruttgersbemidji.com
401 Paul Bunyan Dr SE, Bemidji, MN 56601 · ihg.com
1200 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 · wyndhamhotels.com
2422 Ridgeway Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 · marriott.com
1815 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 · wyndhamhotels.com
115 Lake Shore Dr NE, Bemidji, MN 56601 · hilton.com
927 Lake Shore Dr NE, Bemidji, MN 56601 · choicehotels.com
510 Brightstar Rd NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 · koa.com
2420 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 · bestwestern.com
3500 Moberg Dr NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 · choicehotels.com
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips. Opening hours: Su-We 11:00-22:00; Th-Sa… · locations.jimmyjohns.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1000 Paul Bunyan Drive Southwest, Bemidji, 56601 · bk.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 701 Paul Bunyan Drive Northwest, Bemidji, 56601 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 06:00-22:00; We-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 100 Paul Bunyan Drive Southeast,… · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 1000 Paul Bunyan Drive South, Bemidji, 56601 · locations.qdoba.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 515 Paul Bunyan Drive, Bemidji, 56601 · locations.tacobell.com
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · 700 Paul Bunyan Drive South, Bemidji, 56601-2439 · dairyqueen.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1811 Paul Bunyan Drive, Bemidji, 56601 · starbucks.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 1909 Paul Bunyan Drive Northwest, Bemidji, 56601 · restaurants.applebees.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-14:00,16:00-21:00; Su-Mo closed Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 300 Beltrami Avenue Northwest, Bemidji, 56601 · tuttobene.us
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1210 Paul Bunyan Drive Northwest, Bemidji, 56601 · locations.kfc.com
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Fine Dining restaurant · 824 Paul Bunyan Drive South, Bemidji, 56601 · sparklingwatersbemidji.com
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 401 Beltrami Avenue Northwest, Bemidji, 56601 · tarabemidji.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant · 225 State Highway 197, Bemidji, 56601
Pancake, Breakfast, Lunch, Bakery, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-03:00; Su 08:00-02:00 · 315 Irvine Avenue Northwest, Bemidji, 56601
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 419 Beltrami Avenue Northwest, Bemidji, 56601 · wasabiofbemidji.com
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 2425 Birchmont Beach Road Northeast, Bemidji, 56601
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream · 1008 Paul Bunyan Drive Northwest, Bemidji, 56601
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 114
Hawaiian, Restaurant · Hawaiian restaurant · 1426 Bemidji Avenue North, Bemidji, 56601
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Breakfast, Restaurant · Breakfast restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2312 Trustar Avenue Northwest, Bemidji, 56601 · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 2200 Paul Bunyan Drive Northwest, Bemidji, 56601 · culvers.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 509 Paul Bunyan Drive Northwest, Bemidji, 56601 · locations.pizzahut.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Mexican fast food · mitaqueriabemidji.com
Ice Cream · ice cream · 219 Bemidji Avenue North, Bemidji, 56601 · bigriverscoop.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 1709 Paul Bunyan Drive Northwest, Bemidji, 56601 · 7brew.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 728 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, 56601 · countrykitchenrestaurant.net
Thai, American, Restaurant · Thai/American restaurant · 116 4th Street Northwest, Bemidji, 56601
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 2450 Paul Bunyan Drive Northwest, Bemidji, 56601
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant · 6405 Bemidji Avenue North, Bemidji, 56601
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 120 Paul Bunyan Drive South, Bemidji, 56601 · restaurants.subway.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · 205 Paul Bunyan Drive Northwest, Bemidji, 56601 · locations.hardees.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · littlecaesars.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 677 Anne Street Northwest, Bemidji, 56601 · miranchobemidji.co
Ice Cream · ice cream
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · locations.cariboucoffee.com
21 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) 2.6 mi to the centre
3824 Moberg Dr NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Delta Air Lines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Minneapolis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Minneapolis*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Cloverleaf-East Bemidji Airport 5.2 mi to the centre
Bemidji, MN, US
Nary National Shefland Field 9.4 mi to the centre
Nary, MN, US
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BJI has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Minneapolis).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bemidji, Minnesota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach