Paul Bunyan Land Amusement Park & Campground
📍 Brainerd, MN
Open Memorial Weekend through Labor Day, Paul Bunyan Land features amusement rides, a Pioneer Village with 45+ antique-filled buildings, petting barns, and on-site camping. A 26-foot talking animated Paul Bunyan has greeted kids by name since 1954.
Fun for small children!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best suited to families with younger children who respond to the classic fair-ride scale and the novelty of the talking Paul Bunyan. Older kids and adults enjoy the Pioneer Village and fall haunted maze. Campers can combine an overnight stay with multiple park days.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Michael Novick
“Fun for small children!”
Justus Sheka
“Very friendly staff and if you have lost something like a wallet they will send it back as soon as they can thank you paulbunyan land”
Stuart Bradt (Stu)
“Hidden Hollows. Exceeded all expectations! It just kept going and going and going! Very well done and planned out. Super cool, highly recommend!”
Keely Wojda
“Our group attended the Haunted Corn Maze and it was terrific! Just the right amount of scary and lots of fun. So much was put into it - so many bridges, walkways and small structures. It was worth every nickel!”
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Overview
Paul Bunyan Land has operated since 1954, anchored by a 26-foot talking animated lumberjack who greets young visitors by name. Rides include a Merry-Go-Round, Ferris Wheel, Mini Himalaya, and Space Shuttle. The Pioneer Village spans more than 45 buildings housing Minnesota's largest collection of antiques, offering a hands-on look at late 1800s to early 1900s rural life. Petting barns add animal encounters to the mix. On-site campground accepts reservations for multi-day stays.