Minnesota is home to some pretty strange things! From oddball shopping experiences to restaurants with Ferris wheels, there is no shortage on weird adventures you can find in Minnesota. But what if you’re looking for an entire town full of weird? Look no further than Remer, Minnesota. You never know what you’ll find lurking about in this strangest town in the Midwest.
Remer, located in Cass County north of Brainerd, has a population of only 370!
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While not on any major lakes, Remer is within the Brainerd chain of lakes area. The town is surrounded my lush woods.
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All in all, this town is small but charming. It may look like your average town, but it does have a strange claim to fame.
Remer Area Chamber of Commerce/Facebook
In 2009, a Bigfoot sighting helped to put Remer on the map by drawing national attention. The town was featured on the Animal Planet’s Finding Bigfoot.
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The sighting occurred on a rainy night on October 24, 2009 in the woods just north of Remer. It was spotted by two hunters who had set up a camera to spot deer.
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After the sighting, the town of Remer earned itself a nickname: the Home of Bigfoot.
Home of Bigfoot/Facebook
Though the sighting was nearly 10 years ago, Bigfoot’s footprint still lingers. There are many Bigfoot photo opportunities around town.
Home Of Bigfoot/Facebook
Even local businesses take part, with plenty of Bigfoot-themed decorations and events all around town.
Home Of Bigfoot/Facebook
There are even annual Bigfoot celebrations in Remer. For example, the Bigfoot Music Festival features local musicians.
Home Of Bigfoot/Facebook
There is also a Bigfoot Days festival. It features a community barbecue and a 5K run!
Home Of Bigfoot/Facebook
Next time you want to visit a quirky town that is one of the strangest around, look no further than Remer, Minnesota.
Remer Area Chamber of Commerce/Facebook
Visit this charming little town and you might just run into a mythical creature! Have you ever been there? Let us know in the comments below.
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