Bemidji, MN area guide

Things to Do Near Sanford Bemidji Medical Center

Groceries, food, days-off ideas and shopping close to Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, Minnesota. Made for travel nurses and RTs on contract.

3 groceries8 restaurants6 to do4 shopping

Photo: Doc Searls from Santa Barbara, USA / CC BY 2.0

Groceries

Closest grocery stores to stock the fridge on week one.

• Walmart Supercenter

  Walmart with groceries and household basics. Listed as open 24 hours

  ~0.9 mi / ~3 minMap
• Aldi

  Aldi budget grocery store

  ~1.0 mi / ~3 minMap
• Lueken’s Village Foods

  Local grocery store

  ~1.1 mi / ~4 minMap

Restaurants

Local spots with working websites. Places marked open late or early are handy around a night shift.

• Jimmy John’sOpen late

  Sandwiches quick-service spot

  ~1.3 mi / ~4 minWebsite
• Domino’sOpen late

  Pizza quick-service spot

  ~1.4 mi / ~5 minWebsite
• Mi RanchoSit-down

  Mexican restaurant

  ~0.7 mi / ~2 minWebsite
• Dave’s PizzaSit-down

  Pizza restaurant

  ~2.2 mi / ~5 minWebsite
• WasabiSit-down

  Sushi and ramen restaurant

  ~3.1 mi / ~8 minWebsite
• Tara of BemidjiSit-down

  Thai restaurant

  ~3.2 mi / ~8 minWebsite
• Mi TaqueriaQuick bite

  Mexican quick-service spot

  ~2.2 mi / ~5 minWebsite
• The Coffee DistrictQuick bite

  Coffee shop

  ~3.8 mi / ~9 minWebsite

Things to do

Parks, water, breweries and more for your days off.

• Movil Maze Recreation Area

  Nature preserve, a good spot for a quiet walk outside

  ~7.6 mi / ~13 minWebsite
• Neilson Spearhead Center

  Nature preserve, a good spot for a quiet walk outside

  ~12 mi / ~21 minWebsite
• Cass Lake

  Lake. If you fish, get a Minnesota license first

  ~23 mi / ~30 minMap
• Lake Itasca

  Lake. If you fish, get a Minnesota license first

  ~32 mi / ~42 minMap
• Bemidji Brewing

  Local brewery

  ~3.3 mi / ~8 minWebsite
• Headwaters Science Center

  Museum, good for a rainy day off

  ~3.2 mi / ~8 minWebsite

Shopping

Malls and big stores for anything you forgot to pack.

• JCPenney

  JCPenney department store

  ~0.9 mi / ~3 minMap
• Kohl’s

  Kohl’s department store

  ~0.9 mi / ~3 minMap
• TJ Maxx

  TJ Maxx, discount clothes and home goods

  ~1.2 mi / ~4 minMap
• Target

  Target for clothes, home goods and basics

  ~1.2 mi / ~4 minMap

Laundromats

Closest self-serve laundromats for scrubs and linens when your rental or RV park doesn’t have a washer.

• Nymore Laundry

  Self-serve laundromat

  ~4.8 mi / ~12 minMap

Coffee shops

Nearest coffee shops, local spots first. Places marked “Opens early” are handy after a night shift.

• Starbucks

  Starbucks coffee chain

  ~1.0 mi / ~3 minMap
• The Coffee District

  Local coffee shop

  ~3.8 mi / ~9 minMap

Gyms

Closest gyms to keep your routine on contract. Ask about short-term or month-to-month memberships.

• Snap Fitness24 hours

  Snap Fitness gym. Listed as open 24 hours

  ~0.6 mi / ~2 minMap
• Anytime Fitness24 hours

  Anytime Fitness gym. Listed as open 24 hours

  ~1.2 mi / ~4 minMap
• CrossFit

  CrossFit gym

  ~3.9 mi / ~9 minMap

Nearby RV parks

Monthly-stay parks near Sanford Bemidji Medical Center from our RV parks list. Call to confirm the rate and a spot for your dates.

• Royal Oaks RV Park

  2874 Fenske Farm Ln SE, Bemidji, MN 56601

  $700/mo (30A) or $750/mo (50A) plus electric (2026 rates as listed)

  ~7 mi / ~10 minRates & phone

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Sources: place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), plus each place’s own website and Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.