Welcome to the Leech Lake area, which offers a wide range of activities and entertainment! Choose from golf courses, shopping, dining, scenic trails, sports, a winery and SO much more! But there are also lots of things to do, right here at Leech Lake B&B! See below for details. Is it a cold or rainy day? Jump right to our rainy day suggestions!
Bring your Boats, Bikes, Motor Cycles, Hunting & Fishing gear, Snowmobiles, Snow Skis, Snowshoes. etc. We have a large, clean, dry garage for your stuff.
The Leech Lake area offers a wide range of winter activities and entertainment!
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Enjoy a relaxing evening around the fire at our gas fire table. You will never be disappointed with the heat output of this quiet flame. Enjoy the great outdoors on the comfort of the deck. Sit back, relax and enjoy a glass of wine or sparkling cider.
Enjoy the lake and stars with our Beach fire Package. We will build a private campfire for you and provide you with everything you need to make your very own s’ mores. Cost: $25
Romance your sweetheart! When you check in, you will find your bed has been turned down, chocolate truffles will be on the pillows, a bottle of wine or sparkling cider and a dozen long-stem roses in your room.
Cost: $75
Enjoy the windswept expanse of Leech Lake with a perfect day on any one of the 25 boats we have available for our guests. Leech Lake has over 640 miles of shoreline and 112,000 acres to explore. Our smaller boats are available free of charge to our guests. For larger boat rentals or lake tours, see information on our BOATS page.
If you are an early riser, you will certainly appreciate the gorgeous sunrises we see here on Steamboat Bay. Wake up to a sunrise in your bedroom window in 2 of our 4 suites and enjoy coffee in our room or on the back porch.
Ever had the sway of the water along with the sway of your hammock? Enjoy this unique experience we have for our guests just a few steps away from our dock and shoreline. Listen to the waves and the birds and enjoy all the beauty and peace around you!
183 miles of paved trails (bikes included). Shuttle service also included! Views of lakes, rivers, and streams are accessible. We have maps too! 14 suggested bike trips from 4 miles up to.. you name it! Learn More
We have great aquatic bird watching right from the porch, Dining room, Lake room, and two of the suites. We also have great bird watching on a hiking trail through the woods behind the house.
Established in 1891, Itasca is Minnesota’s oldest state park. Today, the park totals more than 32,000 acres and includes more than 100 lakes. Walk across the mighty Mississippi as it starts its winding journey 2,552 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. Stand under towering pines at Preacher’s Grove. Visit the Itasca Indian Cemetery or Wegmann’s Cabin, landmarks of centuries gone by. Explore Wilderness Drive past the 2,000-acre Wilderness Sanctuary, one of Minnesota’s seven National Natural Landmarks. Dine at The Douglas Lodge Restaurant, a full-service restaurant. Or The Headwaters Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant located in the Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center.
Everyone will find fun at Evergreen Fun Park! Great memories await you and everyone in the family as you enjoy 15 attractions that range from high adrenaline to low impact. Evergreen Gifts and Fun Park is Just 10 miles north of Park Rapids, MN on Hwy 71, half-way between Park Rapids and The Mississippi Headwaters at Itasca State Park.
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The Walker city park has recently been redone and is right on Leech Lake. There are tennis courts, a playground and swimming beach all maintained from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The city park also hosts a variety of events including 4th of July celebrations, Walker Bay Days in August, Triathlon in July, and a marathon in September. Click here for a LIVE VIEW of the Walker City Park!
We support catch and release fishing in several ways! Fishing guides who will come pick you up and supply everything. We will help you launch, retrieve and dock your boat at no cost. We have three kayaks and a canoe you can use and fish from at no cost. You can fish from the dock and the shore with your own gear. For lake information and fishing guides, see information on our FISHING page.
Hiking in Walker, MN gives you a lot of options with a number of area multi-purpose trail systems with Leech Lake B&B at a comfortable distance to all of them. Or use our shuttle service to go one way- and request maps from us! Shingobee Recreational Area becomes a mountain biking and hiking trail during the summer and is near the Heartland Biking Trail and the North Country National Trail. There are also the Hunter Walking Trail System, the Snoway 1, and the County Road 50 Trail System. These Minnesota hiking trails have great scenic views of secluded lakes and the opportunity to spot wildlife. Click here for more information about hiking our local trails.
How about a picnic out on the porch, down by the lake, or 100 other locations to be found around our B&B. Packed lunches can be ordered at The Green Scene located in Walker. Take-out BBQ is available at The Piggy. We also have a full-service deli at Super One and fast food options of Subway, Hardees and Dairy Queen.
Our first-class local courses offer challenging yet scenic golf, providing visitors with a rewarding and relaxing experience.
• LongBow Golf Club: The area’s newest championship 18-hole golf course is open to the public, and located just 4 miles from our B&B. Our guests receive 25% off all golf, carts & apparel.
• Tianna Country Club: Beautiful, challenging 18 hole championship golf course. Serving wonderful food and great drinks. Open to the Public. Located 12 miles from us. Our Guests get 25% off all golf, carts & apparel. (Except July 3-5.)
“The Garden Scene” – Thursdays 9am – 2pm
The Walker Community Farmer’s & Craft Market serves as a gathering place for community members and visitors. Guests can purchase vendor-grown produce, specialty foods, consumables, crafts, jewelry & much more. The market promotes and supports education, healthy living, local agriculture, and community interaction all in an upbeat, welcoming atmosphere.
Shoot some pool or play some games at our table overlooking the park-like yard and lake.
Guests can enjoy an array of services including but not limited to massages, facials, body wraps, pedicures, and much more! Have some delicious lemon water while waiting for your service in the Cooper Door Spa’s relaxing sitting room complete with chaise lounges, falling water elements, and comfy robes. Learn More
The Walker Area Community Center has pickleball on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Pickleball is played on a badminton court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center. It is played with a ball similar to a whiffle ball and wood or composite paddles. It is easy for beginners to learn and can quickly become a fast-paced game for experienced players. Visit the WACC website for hours and more information.
The Walker Area Community Center has a full fitness center and locker rooms available. Classes are available. Wi-Fi is available with a day pass. A daily pass to the WACC is $5. Visit the WACC website for hours and more information.
Just 14 miles from the B&B, Northern Lights Casino offers 24-hour action and serves up some seriously big music and comedy entertainment. Ron White, Pat Benatar, Air Supply, George Jones, .38 Special, Lonestar, Smashmouth and Mark Will are just a few of the performers booked over the years. Northern Lights Casino
Much of the fruit used at Forestedge is harvested from the winery grounds. Rhubarb plants, which started as part of the family garden, have now become a large part of what is harvested for wine. Chokecherries, raspberries, and plums are also grown at the farm. Forestedge Winery is about 18 minutes from the B&B.
Forestedge Winery’s Annual Art Fair is a weekend of art, music, food and wine. Free admission and parking. You don’t want to miss this! Always the 3rd weekend in August. ForestedgeWinery.com
Catch the latest theatrical releases at the Bemidji Movie Theater.
Long Lake Theater: A summer stock theater located on the south end of beautiful Long Lake in the village of Hubbard, MN, approximately 8 miles south of Park Rapids.
Paul Bunyan Playhouse: Residing in the historic Chief Theater in Bemidji, the Paul Bunyan Playhouse, is the oldest professional summer stock theater company in Minnesota,
There is a wide range of dining options around Walker. Gourmands will be satisfied by The 502, The Boulders, and Dancing Fire. Even the casual dining options, such as Village Square, Benson’s, Jimmy’s, and Charlie’s Up North are first-rate and locally owned. There’s a ‘quick and easy’ group too: Hardees, Dairy Queen, Subway & The Green Scene.
For a full and current list of eating establishments in our immediate area and their customer ratings, we recommend checking out TripAdvisor.
We can also make personalized recommendations during your stay!
Walker has some of the most unique shopping in northern Minnesota and showcases it all with its quaint downtown area.
Art & Antique Mall
Lundrigans Clothing
Walker General Store
Jenny & Company (Kitchen)
Christmas Point Wild Rice & Gifts
Reed Family Outfitters
Aunt Belle’s Confectionary
Northern Exposure, and many more!
Downtown Bemidji has many wonderful things to offer. Shopping, dining, a sculpture walk and other activities. Here are a few of our favorite places in historic downtown: Bemidji Woolen Mills, Headwaters Science Center, Harmony Co-op, Yellow Umbrella, Urbanesque. For more mainstream shopping, visit the Paul Bunyan Mall which features a Kohls, Hobby Lobby, JCPenny and more.
Enjoy a relaxing swim in the indoor pool at Chase on the Lake in Walker. For an invigorating experience, sit in the 120 degree sauna and then jump into the 65 degree cold water plunge pool! Or if pure relaxation is what you’re looking for, the oversized whirlpool grotto is the perfect place with a temperature maintained at 95 degrees.
Enjoy the thrills, fun and excitement playing Bingo in at the brand new Cedar Lake Casino. Located just 17 minutes way from our property.
Located just two blocks south of Leech Lake, the Portage Brewing Company showcases an overhead view of their brewhouse, a walking art gallery, outdoor seating, games, a beer library and food delivery options. View taproom hours
