Akeley, Minnesota: Paul Bunyan Statue and Birthplace
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- Address:
- Broadway St. W., Akeley, MN
- Directions:
- North side of Broadway St. W./Hwy 34, between Graceson and Hulet Aves.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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Paul Bunyan Statue and BirthplaceMany towns in the Great Lakes region have Paul Bunyan statues. But only Akeley's Bunyan has dropped to one knee to let visitors perch in his mighty palm. Roadsideamerica.com Report...
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When we visited in August 2012, Paul appeared to have damage to his hand and leg, and was surrounded by caution tape and barriers.
[R. Scott Jones, 08/14/2012]
Paul Bunyan Statue and Birthplace It's a great photo opportunity! Fun little town to explore.
[Jenny, 05/23/2012]
Paul Bunyan Statue Large Paul Bunyan.
[Jack Steck, 07/27/2009]One of our favorite photo ops -- a Bunyan statue sculpted to provide travelers with a perfect place to sit for a souvenir snapshot.
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Paul was damaged by vandal morons in July. Unfortunately, he will remain that way until the town can figure out who should be paid to repair him: a local body shop or the Krotzer family, which built the Bunyan in 1984.