Food scene
If you like Italian (and are not in a hurry) this is a wonderful place to eat. Our favorite local restaurant (which is only open in the summer).
Dorset General Store
20470 MN-226If you like Italian (and are not in a hurry) this is a wonderful place to eat. Our favorite local restaurant (which is only open in the summer).
Brewery
Revel Brewing
201 Main Ave SNice local brewery.
Portage Brewing Company
107 5th St SFun atmosphere, good beer. Nice break from shopping.
Sightseeing
Heartland State Trail and its 27 miles of paved paths runs through Dorset. This part of the famous trail connects Walker and Park Rapids and is perfect for walking, running, biking or rollerblading.
Heartland State Trail
Heartland State Trail Heartland State Trail and its 27 miles of paved paths runs through Dorset. This part of the famous trail connects Walker and Park Rapids and is perfect for walking, running, biking or rollerblading.
Itasca State Park
36750 Main Park DriveBeautiful Headwaters of the Mississippi.
Nice sculpture walk featuring Minnesota artists. Stroll to Heartland Park for some fun with the kids.
Red Bridge Park
175-199 Beach RdNice sculpture walk featuring Minnesota artists. Stroll to Heartland Park for some fun with the kids.
Golf and food
Beautiful golf course with outstanding outdoor patio which is open to the public for beverages and food.
6 locals recommend
Headwaters Golf Club
20018 County 1Beautiful golf course with outstanding outdoor patio which is open to the public for beverages and food.
Enjoy the sweet potato fries here. So good!
7 locals recommend
Blueberry Pines Golf, Dining & Event Center
39161 Us Hwy 71Enjoy the sweet potato fries here. So good!
Nightlife
Live music most weekends in the summer. So close to the cabin it's a way to "go out" without going to far!
12 locals recommend
Zorbaz
22036 County 7Live music most weekends in the summer. So close to the cabin it's a way to "go out" without going to far!
Art and more
Gallery at the Armory. Stop in and see local artwork displayed here. Also has an amazing musical every year the last week of July. Art studio upstairs open on Sundays for you to create, $5 a person (a fun something to do if it is raining!).
Armory Arts & Events Center
Gallery at the Armory. Stop in and see local artwork displayed here. Also has an amazing musical every year the last week of July. Art studio upstairs open on Sundays for you to create, $5 a person (a fun something to do if it is raining!).
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Second Street Stage
Free live music downtown Park Rapids every Thursday night! Beer Garden and various vendors. Music starts at 6:00pm. Bring a lawn chair. Say "Hi" to Shari (your host) who is the face painter there every week.