Perham, Minnesota

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Tranquil lakes...pristine golf courses...the calm, relaxed feeling you get when you're on vacation. Perham is located in the heart of Minnesota's lake region. This thriving community captures the best of both worlds...a flourishing economy...plus a warm and friendly atmosphere with beautiful lakes and endless recreation. Come discover why Perham is a great place to Live... Work... Play and Shop!

Today, thousands of visitors come to the Perham area during each season, whether to snowmobile on the 130 miles of trails, play golf, race a turtle, put their own spin on a game of tennis, or simply dangle their lines or toes in one of East Otter Tail County's 1,000 lakes.

Get ready to follow the cobblestone sidewalks to the area's best shopping with over 20 exquisite specialty shops offering everything from antiques to zany turtle treasures.

The jewel in the area's recreational crown is its golf courses. The emerald courses of Perham Lakeside Golf Club border Little Pine Lake and offer 27 holes of championship golf, all requiring full use of ones clubs...amateurs and pros alike.

The pride of Perham is the state-of-the-art community fitness and recreation center, offering equipment and activities suited for the entire family. The Perham Area Community Center houses a beautiful pool area with a 130 foot water slide, an elevated walking track, racquetball courts, three full size gyms, a complete weight and fitness area, and much more!

For the water enthusiast, there is water skiing, swimming, sailing, wind surfing, and of course, great fishing. Anglers can fish in both summer and winter.

For the hunting enthusiast, white tail deer and fowl offer the largest supply. For the birder, whether just a beginner, or an experienced veteran, there are many varieties to see.

Perham's parks feature softball, tennis, soccer, horseshoes, playgrounds, picnic areas, and shelters tucked into plenty of shade. In addition, Perham has an extensive paved bike path utilized by both bikers and walkers.

The History Museum of East Ottertail County offers an introduction to the history of the area. During the summer months you can even take a historical tour of Perham aboard the Perham Express Train.

ITOW...Veterans Museum. Perham's newest museum features a unique series of exhibits about the experiences of area veterans, told...In Their Own Words.

The outstanding scenery is just one aspect of the beauty found among the region's natural resources. Catch the Otter Trail Scenic Byway and experience that beauty first hand.

We can help you plan your next family vacation or help you create an unforgettable group itinerary. Come experience for yourself why Perham is the center of a four season recreational paradise!