Destination Dorset- "The Restaurant Capital of the World" Dorset is small-town friendly, streets are lined with boardwalks, casual porch swings and flower baskets. The shops are filled with special items, from artistically-crafted pottery and lamps to unique decor and antiques, that turn houses into homes. Whether in a casual or slightly formal setting, the restaurants serve the perfect meal around tables of happy friends and families that makes the trip to Dorset a must-do event.

Be sure to attend the annual 'A Taste of Dorset' which is held the first Sunday of August. Walk the main street of Dorset for all kinds of food, entertainment, games and socializing in a town square-like atmosphere. Food is served from 11:30 AM until 3:00 PM. Shuttle rides available on Hwy. 226.

The Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce - welcomes you and your family to their scenic Northwoods Home, Gateway to Itasca State Park and home of the historically famous Heartland Trail.

The Heartland Trail - was one of the first rail-to-trail projects in the country. It is a 49 mile multiple use trail between Park Rapids and Cass Lake. The trail is located entirely on a level abandoned railroad grade except for a four mile segment north of Walker, on sharply rolling terrain. The 27 mile segment between Park Rapids and Walker has a paved surface. This segment also has a second grassy treadway for horseback riding and mountain biking. The 22 mile segment from Walker to Cass Lake is primarily compacted gravel and railroad ballast with occasional sandy areas and can be used for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking.