Cafe de la Fleur 
Daily soup & sandwiches, ice cream, smoothies, lattes, cappuccino and treats. Open Tuesdays till 10:00 pm. 
300 West Main Street Perham, MN 56573 -- (800) 306-6812

Dairy Queen 
Open Daily. Pick up a delicious frozen DQ cake. Complete hot menu. Friendly staff waiting to serve you! 
802 3rd Avenue SE Perham, MN 56573 -- (218) 346-4070

Dean's Deli 
Broasted Chicken. Daily lunch specials. 211 Market Drive, Perham MN -- (218) 346-6750

Gathering Grounds Coffee Shop 
Monday - Friday 7:30am-5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm 
For a different breakfast, lunch and dessert! Try our unique selection of soups, sandwiches, desserts, espresso drinks, smoothies and much more! 134 1st Avenue S Perham , MN 56573 -- (218) 346-7969

Hot Stuff Pizza at the Perham Oasis 
Open 7 days a week! Breakfast, lunch & supper. Junction Highway 10 & 78, Perham MN -- (218) 346-7810

Jin Hu Chinese Restaurant 
Open 7 days a week 11 am to 9:30 pm. Lunch & dinner specials. 910 Palabicki Ave, Perham MN -- (218) 346-7941

Mulligan's Pub and Eatery at Perham Lakeside Golf Club
Daily and nightly specials. Serving til 9pm on Sunday - Thursday and 10pm on Friday & Saturday. A fantastic Sunday brunch served from 9am to 1:30pm. 
2727 450th St Perham, MN 56573 -- (218) 346-6073

Pizza Ranch 
We deliver!! Noon to evening buffets. Call about our daily specials. 121 2nd Ave SE Perham, MN 56573 -- (218) 346-7890

Whiskey River
Sports bar & grill. Outdoor fun with two volleyball courts, full bar and live music!  43974 390th St Perham, MN 56573 -- (218) 346-3866

Shooting Star Casino 
77 Casino Dr Mahnomen, MN 56557 -- (800)453-7827

Spanky's Stone Hearth 
Open: May thru September: 7 days a week at 5pm and October thru April: Wednesday -Sunday at 5pm 
We offer a diversified menu, full-service bar with extensive wine and martini list. A place where memories are made and worries are forgotten!  34785 Cty Rd 4 Vergas, MN 56587 (on Rose Lake between Frazee & Vergas on Hwy 4) -- (218) 334-3555

Subway 
Open daily. Create your own sandwich, wrap or salad with fresh bread & fixings. Clean, quick, efficient, fast & friendly! 
642 3rd Avenue SE Perham , MN 56573 -- (218) 346-6886

The Cactus Restaurant 
Open daily 11am to 10pm. We offer a full menu or buffet (Mon-Fri 11-2pm), daily dinner specials with a full service bar (11am-1am) 
43521 425th Street Perham, MN 56573 -- (218) 346-2554

Willy T's Restaurant at Thumper Pond Resort
Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Eagle View Lounge serves food, cocktails and refreshments. Casual dining with fine food! 
300 Thumper Lodge Rd Ottertail, MN 56571 -- (877) 294-7981 or (218) 367-6508

The Station House and The Brew Lounge
Memorial to Labor Day: Mon-Sat 7am- 10pm, Sun 8am-10pm 
Labor to Memorial Day: Tues-Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 8am-10pm 
Closed the month of January 
Fine casual family dining. Breakfast, lunch, dinner & desserts. Enjoy spirits from the Iron Horse Lounge. 
103 East Main Street Perham , MN 56573  -- (218) 346-7181

Whistle Stop Tea Room 
Borrow our hats or bring your own. Come and enjoy a fun-filled multi-course "Tea Party". By Reservation only. 
107 East Nowell Street, New York Mills MN -- (218) 385-2223 or (800) 382-6315

Zorbaz on Little Pine Lake 
Located on Little Pine Lake 2 miles north on Hwy 51. Open daily at 11:30 am during the summer months.
45738 Co Hwy 51 Perham , MN 56573 -- (218) 346-4900

"In Their Own Words" Veterans Museum
805 West Main Street
Located in the heart of the beautiful lake country, Perham's newest museum offers a unique opportunity for group tours for all ages. VFW and Auxiliary members will be on hand to greet you. Lunch in the mess hall (served in mess kits) is an option, as are lectures by visiting scholars. The Veteran's Museum invites you to experience the memories and events of those who were there.  www.historymuseumeot.com/itow/

History Museum of East Otter Tail
225 2nd Ave NE
Built originally as an Episcopal church, this historic building now contains displays and exhibits about the people and places of East Otter Tail County. At the History Museum, the past comes alive with early motion pictures, photographic essays and interpretive exhibits. Discover stories about the first settlers, the arrival of the railroad, forgotten towns, early tourism and much more. -- www.perham.com

Maplewood State Park
The Park is entrance is located 7 miles east of Pelican Rapids on State Hwy 108. .Amid the farmlands that surround the park, Maplewood sits on a series of high tree-covered hills that provide visitors with striking vistas of small, clear lakes nestled in deep valleys. The park is located in a transition area between the western prairies and the eastern forests and contains plants and animals found in both landscapes. A Minnesota state park permit is required for each vehicle. You can buy them upon entry.

Glendalough State Park
Located south of Perham on Hwy 78 and Cty Rd 16 -Glendalough is home to abundant populations of white-tailed deer, raccoon, red fox, and smaller mammals. The park also offers excellent bird watching for a variety of species of prairie, wetland, and hardwood forest birds. An active eagle nest and fresh beaver cuttings can be viewed from the park trails, and loons are common on the park's lakes. Wildlife observation blinds have been constructed and binoculars and birding kits are available for loan at the park.
For more information, see the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at:www.dnr.state.mn.us

Inspiration Peak
Located West of Urbank on Route 38 between State Hwy 78 & 235th Street. In the southern part of Otter Tail County is a collection of glacial features known as the Leaf Hills. The highest among them is Inspiration Peak, just west of Urbank. It rises 1,750 feet, about 400 feet above the surrounding countryside Making it the highest point in the county and one of the highest points in the state of Minnesota. The quarter-mile hike to the top can be a workout and there are several benches along the way if you wish to rest. The view from the top is particularly impressive in autumn when the hardwoods are ablaze but, this wayside rest area offers a captivating view almost any time of the year. A large paved lot provides plenty of room for parking, and there's a wooded park with picnic tables and restrooms. Inspiration Peak is a State Wayside Park and is managed by Lake Carlos State Park, situated 15 miles to the southeast, on the shore of the park's namesake. www.co.otter-tail.mn.us

Unique Specialty Shops

Spring & Summer Activities:

Golfing- check out the Hotel Deals for Stay & Play

Fishing- The Perham area is blessed with an abundance of natural resources in a state that features four distinct seasons. The 1100+ lakes in Otter Tail County bring thousands of fishers to the area every year to angle for walleye, crappie, bass, northerns and sunfish. While you are fishing the family can enjoy a day swimming, boating, tubing and water skiing.

Hunting- Whitetail deer are plentiful in the Perham area and challenge hunters who have a taste for wild game. Ducks and geese populate our lakes and marshes while ruffed grouse and other small game roam the countryside. Alternatively, if trapshooting is your pleasure, Perham offers one of the best ranges in the state. For more information about hunting and fishing in the Perham area, contact or stop by Gene's Sport Shop at 150 E Main St in Perham (218) 346-3355.

The Lake Country Scenic Byway is a premier birding area in Minnesota. You will find over 1,000 lakes along the byway and the sheer variety of lakes, rivers, forest and wetlands along the Byway corridor is exciting.
Seasonal beauty adds a different dimension and variety to the character of the land, especially in fall and winter. The Byway is home to the Chippewa national forest,-the Mississippi River Headwaters, Tamarac national wildlife refuge and six serene state forests to experience.

Angel of Hope Memorial Park (located the corner of 3rd Ave & 6th Ave NE) Park dedicated for grieving parents, siblings, grandparents and others who mourn the loss of a child.

Arvig Park (located on County Rd 51) Facilities include sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, bike & walking paths, soccer fields, *NEW* Frisbee Golf Course, Kowabunga Skateboard and Biking ramps.

Pioneer Village (located on County Rd 8) hosts the Heritage Festival & Black Powder Rendezvous in August.

Country Pines Park (located County Rd 51 & Pine Cone Lane) Play area and playground equipment

East Central Park (located 6th Street NE) Playground, teeter-totter and Basketball Pad

Krause Park (located between 8th & 6th Street SW and 4th & 5th Ave SW) It is a large grassy block that contains plenty of play area, playground, a picnic area and flower gardens.

NP Park (located West Main Street next to the Post Office) the park has a large turtle with a slide & a lion drinking fountain for young children. The park also has a large central fountain, picnic tables and benches to enjoy shade trees and flowerbeds.

Paul Miller Park (located on County Rd 8 & borders Little Pine Lake) Named after the former mayor of Perham. Park has a playground, picnic area, public restrooms & changing area, swimming beach with dock and boat ramp. There is also a large covered public shelter with electricity for family gatherings. The shelter may be reserved from the City for a small fee. Call 218.346.4455

City Hall Park (located next to the City Hall on East Main Street) It is used every Wednesday June thru August for the Perham International Turtle Races. It also contains a large tree, grassy area, flowers and benches to make a good resting spot for vacationers and shoppers.

Airplane Rides- Take a bird's eye view of Perham with an airplane ride. Call the airport at 218.346.4611

Fort Thunder Shooting Range- (located in Fort Thunder Rd south of Perham) Test your shooting range. Open to the public May-September on Sundays from 1-5pm, Monday & Wednesdays 5-9:30pm offering trap, skeet, duck towers, 5 stand, sporting clays and a rifle and pistol range. Call 2148346.6083
Shady Oaks Riding Stable (located 40927 County Hwy 128 Battle Lake, Mn 56515) Call 218.367.2699

WINTER ATTRACTIONS

ICE Fishing

Snowmobiling- 200 + miles of groomed Snowmobile Trails short distance from our Hotel. Contact www.perham.com for trail conditions.

Cross Country Skiing, Sledding and Ice Skating Sledding Hill-The community sledding hill is located 1.5 miles south of Perham on the east side of State Highway 78. The area is open November 1 to May 1 for sledding with small sleds.

Ice Skating Facility- Perham's ice skating facility is located south of the Perham Area Community Center by the High School Football Field. A warming house is available with an attendant during posted open hours. The ice rink is usually open by late December.

Perham Country Store
Bird seed, Pet Food, Propane, Gifts, Collectibles, Feeders, Breyer and a whole lot more. Stop in and visit sometime.
459 3rd Ave SE  Perham, MN  56573 -- (218) 346-7075

Bay Window Quilt Shop
Bay Window Quilt Shop is located in the heart of Minnesota's 10,000 lakes in Perham, MN. We're just off Hwy 10 between Wadena and Detroit Lakes, approximately 60 miles Southeast of Fargo, ND.
116 2nd Avenue SW  Perham, MN  56573 -- (218) 346-7272

The Wild Goose Inc
Curious & Classic Gifts, Toys & Coffeehouse
935 Jenny Ave  Perham , MN  56573 -- (218) 346-4946

The Pines Gifts & Collectables
We'd like to remind you that The Pines offers complementary in-store bridal registry service and will beautifully gift-wrap any online or in-store purchase.
101 West Main Street  Perham , MN  56573 -- (218) 346-5435

Karvonen's Furniture 
151 West Main Street  Perham, MN  56573 -- (218) 346-2040

Jean's The Right Plant Place
We specialize in perennials for northern gardens. We carry over 1200 varieties, including 300+ varieties of hostas and 100+ varieties of daylilies. Beautiful annuals too. We're worth the drive!
420 3rd Ave SE   Perham, MN  56573 -- (218) 346-4051

Pamida
300 Jake Street SE  Perham , MN  56573 -- (218) 346-7750

The Williams Company Store
101 West Main Street  Ottertail, MN  56571 -- (218) 367-3340 

The Back Porch
114 1st Ave S  Perham, MN  56573 -- (218) 346-7844

At Loose Ends 
The lakes area most complete fiber arts store, At Loose Ends has yarns, fibers, tools, and great ideas for your next project in knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving.
357 3rd Ave SE  Perham, MN  56573 -- (218) 346-9276

Photo Magic - Magic Memories Photography
102 West Main Street  Perham , MN  56573 -- (218) 346-2141

Phil Holtan Woodturning
43497 Cty Hwy 53  Perham, MN  56573 -- (218) 346-3860

Greenspire Graphics 
Full service embroidery and screening with very competitive pricing. No set up on 12 or more items. Most custom orders done in 10-14 days.
120 East Main St  Perham, MN  56573 -- (218) 346-6050

Sorella's Salon & Spa
Sorella's, Perham's only AVEDA Concept Salon and Spa, offers a complete range of exclusive salon services and spa treatments essential to maintaining your personal image, health and well-being.
245 West Main Street Suite A  Perham, MN  56573 -- (218) 346-4286

Multiple Technologies - Xerox
Xerox authorized sales agency since 1998, serving 16 counties in NW Minnesota and eastern ND. We provide office solutions for all size offices: copiers, printers, multifunction, color, software, etc.
916 Washington Ave  Detroit Lakes, MN  56501 -- (877) 871-8265

Packrats Antiques 
556 East Main Street  Perham, MN  56573 -- (406) 465-2686

Bev's Book Nook 
126 West Main Street  Perham, MN  56573 -- (218) 346-2556

Accents Floral & Decor
127 East Main St  Perham, MN  56573 -- (218) 346-7252

Richter's Men's Wear
137 West Main Street  Perham , MN  56573 -- (218) 346-5575

LaBella Handbags and Accents, Inc
333 3rd Ave SE   Perham, MN  56573 -- (218) 346-7619

Cupkie Christmas Village 
43550 County Hwy 14  Richville, MN  56576 -- (218) 346-6164

Place in the Country & Gathering Grounds 
134 1st Avenue S  Perham , MN  56573 -- (218) 346-7969 

Thrifty White Drug 
125 1st Avenue South  Perham , MN  56573 -- (218) 346-4840

Main Frames 
161 West Main Street  Perham, MN  56573 -- (218) 346-3003

Long Weekend Garments
640 2nd St NE  Perham, MN  56573 -- (218) 346-3865

Bretz Hardware
132 First Avenue S  Perham , MN  56573 -- (218) 346-4760

TA Gould Jeweler Inc
125 West Main St  Perham, MN  56573 -- (218) 346-7550

Perham Printing 
Full Service Commercial Printer Complete Office Supply Store Inspirational Cards and Gifts Color and Laser Copy Center.
223 West Main Street  Perham , MN  56573 -- (218) 346-6370

Jezebel
We're a Boutique downtown Perham, with a unique selection of Womens Apparel and Home Décor, Candles, Floral and Outdoor Elements. Open Wed-Fri 10am-5pm Sat 10am-2pm
159 1st Ave South (**New location opening in April 2012) ( 218) 346-2570

Barrel 0' Fun 
800 4th Street NW, Perham MN 56573 
218-346-7000 -- Fax: 218-346-7003

Industrial Finishing Services, Inc
710 1st Street NE, Perham MN 56573 
218-346-3975  -- Fax: 218-346-3976

Jennie O Turkey Store 
323 E. Main St, Perham MN 56573 
218-346-4700 -- Fax: 218-346-3501

Kenny's Candy 
609 Pinewood Lane, Perham MN 56573 
218-346-2340 -- Fax: 218-346-2343

Kit Masters, Inc
825 1st Street NE, Perham MN 56573 
218-346-2121  -- Fax: 218-347-5487

KLN Enterprises 
800 4th Street NW, Perham MN 56573 
218-346-7000 -- Fax: 218-346-7003

New Life Farms, LLLP 
105 Jake Street SE, Perham MN 56573 
218-346-4959 -- Fax: 218- 346-4966

Perham Coop Creamery 
459 3rd Ave. SE, Perham MN 56573 
218-346-6240 -- Fax: 218-346-6241

Primera Foods Corp 
515 4th Street NE, Perham MN 56573 
218-346-2500 -- Fax: 218-346-2502

Tuffy's 
145 1st Ave. N, Perham MN 56573 
218-346-7500 -- Fax: 218-346-7502

Nut Heads Chocolate Factory 
505 Pinewood Lane, Perham MN 56573 
218-346-1831 -- Fax: 218-346-8065

 

Freezin for a Reason-Kinship Polar Plunge at Zorbaz: 02/11 2012

Perham Area Trade & Home Show at Perham Community Center: 03/19 - 03/20 2012

Village of Vergas Maple Syrup Fest: 04/07 2012

Sporting Collectable Show at Perham Community Center: 04/15 - 4/16 2012

Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds: 05/18 - 05/21 2012

Perham International Turtle Races:-Every Wednesday in June - August at 10:30am

Detroit Lakes Street Fair: 06/02 - 06/03 2012

5K&10K Turtle Fest Road Race at Paul Miller Park: 06/16 2012

Perham Turtle Fest- Fri & Sat Demo Derby & more: 06/16 - 06/24 2012

Turtle Fest- GRAND PARADE & STREET DANCE: 06/22 2012

Kinship Average Joe Triathlon at Paul Miller Park: 06/23/2012

Fireworks at 10pm at Krueger Field / Fairgrounds in Perham: 07/04/2012

Classic Car Show at the Fairgrounds in Perham: 07/08 2012

Phelps Mill Arts Festival: 07/07 - 07/08 2012

Northwest Water Carnival in Detrioit Lakes: 07/13 - 07/27 2012

East Ottertail County Fair: 4-H exhibits, Rides, Games, and Demo Derbys in Perham: 07/19 - 07/22 2012

56th Annual Frazee Turkey days: 07/27 - 07/29 2012

3rd Annual Tyler Shipman Car Show in Frazee: 07/28 2012

32nd Annual Detroit Lakes Arts & Crafts in the Park: 07/29 2012

WE Fest-Soo Pass Ranch-Detroit Lakes: 8/04 - 8/06 2012

RODEO- 8th Annual at the Red Horse Ranch: 08/10 - 08/11 2012

Otter Fest in Ottertail- Friday night Demo Derby & Saturday a PARADE: 08/10 - 08/12 2012

Vergas Looney Daze & Parade: 8/10 - 08/12 2012

Heritage Festival/Black Powder Rendevous at Pioneer Village in Perham: 08/17 - 08/19 2012

Loon Jam Music Fest in Vergas: 09/01 - 09/02 2012

Oktoberfest at Frazee Event Center: 10/06 2012

Harvest Fest Flea Market in Perham: 10/06 2012

Perham's Christmas in Candyland: 11/01 - 12/24 2012

Holiday Parade of Lights in Perham: 11/23 2012

Otter Dazzle in Ottertail - Parade of Lights: 12/03 2012

Angel of Hope Candle Light Vigil: 12/06 2012 at 7pm

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