Paynesville Area  

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• Antiquing - Many shops to choose from. 
• Amaze'n Farmyard:  Features Minnesota's largest permanent maze, giant slide, mini golf, pony rides, and lots of animals you can pet, feed and hold!  There's also a beautiful gift shop.  
• BMX Park: A dirt MBX off-road course right in town!
• Glacier Lakes State Trail: partially paved all the way to Willmar!  
• Koronis Cinema: Playings two current movies each night.  
• Koronis Hills Golf Club: A challenging 18 hole, semi-private golf course in a beautiful setting with mature trees, rolling hills and sparkling water.  It features a full driving range and pro shop.
• Koronis Lanes: A newly remodeled 6-lane bowling alley.  320-243-5094
• Lake Koronis Recreational Trail:  A safe, non-motorized bike/pedestrian trail that will eventually go completely around Lake Koronis.  This trail connects to the city of Paynesville and the Glacial Lakes State Trail.  
• Paynesville Area Historical Museum:  The historical society has put together quite an impressive little trip back in time.  A unique thing about this museum is that there is a local timeline of the things that happened here in Paynesville, and along with it is a world events timeline. Many old artifacts and antiques to see, even an authentic school house to tour!
• Paynesville Public Library:  Open Monday through Saturday.   
• Restaurants

WITHIN 25 MINUTES OF BUGBEE HIVE RESORT

• Big Kahuna Fun Park:  2 Go-Kart Tracks, Bumper Boats, Mini-Golf, PowerWheels Course, indoor Arcade.  Located in Spicer.  
• The House of Jacobs:  Get a taste of Scandinavia in Spicer!  Known for the world's best lefse, this little shop also has lots of Scandinavian novelties and cookware.  
• Little Crow Ski Team:  This incredible group based in New London performs throughout the summer, mostly on Friday nights.  
• New London Bowl:  Provides bumpers and ramps so kids can join in! Adjacent is the Sparetime Bar and Grill.   
• Quarry Cinema:  Several screen theatre located in Cold Spring, featuring wide aisles, rocker recliners and stadium seating.
• Sibley State Park:  Located outside of New London, this park features Mount Tom for a beautiful view and Lake Andrew in which to swim, fish or boat. Other nature programs also available.  
• Twin Spin Cinema:  Theatre in Spicer with several movie times, including matinees.    
  

WITHIN 60 MINUTES OF BUGBEE HIVE RESORT

• Art As You Like It:  Paint your own pottery and crafts!  
• College of St Benedict's/St. John's University:  Arts Information, News, and Sports for CSB or SJU. 
• Granite City Lumberjacks:  For some good ol' fashioned Junior A level hockey, check out our Lumberjacks.    
• Munsinger & Clemens Gardens:  2 distinct but adjacent gardens on the banks of the Mississippi River, offering concerts and events throughout the summer.  
• Paramount Theatre:  Historic theatre for the visual and performance arts.
• Pioneer Place:  Professional theatre and concert venue.
• Saint Cloud River Bats:  Our local baseball team from the Northwoods League.      
• Saint Cloud State University:  Arts, News and Sports.  
• Stearns County History Museum:  Several displays specific to this area, including a children's gallery, info on the granite industry, farming and the Pan Motor Company.  
• Summerland Family Fun Park:  Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, Waterslide, Bumper Boats, Batting Cage and more.

• Mall of America - The Mall of America is 80 miles from BugBee Hive Resort.