Take a walk back in time and visit this truly marvelous facility that is full of history of the early days of Paynesville and life in rural Minnesota.
Local history/genealogy research, Brown School House, "Village of Paynesville" facades/Phase 1
Paynesville is a great place to live, work, and play!
Recreational activities range from fishing and water sports to snowmobiling trails and cross country skiing. The Koronis Hills Golf Course is a beautiful wooded 18-hole course. Paynesville's Festival, Town and Country Days take place the third week of June. Craft Fair and Car Show in August and Trunk or Treat in October.
Manufacturers from plastics, steel, clothing and snowmobile parts make their home in Paynesville. Jobs are plentiful. For more information on accommodations, attractions or relocating contact us.
The Pavek Museum presents and preserves the history of broadcasting and electronic communication. We have one of the finest collections of antique radio, television, and broadcast equipment in the world. The Museum has gained international recognition for its continuing efforts to preserve and document the history of an industry that has made monumental changes in the fabric of modern life.
Presents multi-media programs on a full range of topics. 70mm motion pictures projected on a 40-ft diameter tilted-dome screen with a star projector and large screen video. Multi-media shows run on a variety of topics. Wednesday nights come find out about the current night sky.
Minnesota's largest wildlife park/petting zoo featuring over 100 animals representing every continent on earth. Some of the animals who make their homes at Animal Land include: lions, tigers, bears, camels, kangaroo, monkeys, lemurs, 3 varieties of deer, cougars, bobcats, leopards, servals, raccoons, and dozens of other animals. Learning centers and gift shops available.
This resort region is rich in history and beauty. This thoroughfare and bike trail are named for the legendary lumberjack whose giant footprints produced the area's abundant lakes, or so the tale goes. The water tower in Pequot Lakes is painted to look like Paul's fishing bobber.
A Wonderful Professional Summer Theater performing five plays (comedy, drama, & musicals) beginning early June-late August, in a 320-seat theater. On-line ticket buying opportunities (see website). Many events offered Sept - May. Call for info or see web site.
Community shopping center anchored by Herberger's and JCPenney with over 30 specialty shops.
Our 26-foot-tall talking and animated Paul Bunyan greets youngsters by name as he has for over 60 years in Brainerd. Paul is surrounded by 30 rides and attractions including Babe the Blue Ox. This Old Farm Pioneer Village has 40 buildings decorated with authentic antiques in original settings. Visit Paul Bunyan Land and This Old Farm Pioneer Village for one admission price. For more information see www.PaulBunyanLand.com.
30,000-square-foot indoor theme water park Daily admission to the water park is included with hotel room. The water park also features a variety of attractions: Zero-depth entry pool with treehouse play area, Lazy river, and large indoor/outdoor spa. The mezzanine level has many tables & chairs, a snack bar, that offers food as well as soft drinks, beer & specialty drinks.
