Perham is a friendly, walkable lakes town in Otter Tail County that makes multi-week stays enjoyable—boating, public beaches, a lakeside golf course, a history/veterans museum, a growing craft brewery and a compact downtown with shops, events and parks mean there’s usually something to do close by.
For more urban options, Detroit Lakes is a quick ~23‑mile drive for extra dining, nightlife and beaches, and Fargo (about 67 miles) offers big‑city shopping, an airport and weekend escape options—so Perham can be a comfortable, activity-rich base for several weeks or longer.