One of the Best Selfie Spots In Minnesota: Zumbrota’s Telephone Booth
Take a selfie in Minnesota’s coolest throwback: one of the state’s last working payphone booths! 📸✨
Quick Summary
Discover a slice of retro Americana with a visit to Zumbrota’s charming payphone booth. 📞
- Step back in time with one of Minnesota’s last operational payphones.
- Snap a cool selfie and savor the vintage vibe.
- Learn about the payphone’s starring role in pop culture from Superman to Harry Potter.
In Search of the Best…Selfie Spot?
Hey guys, it’s Kitty! 😸👋
Jack and I have been making music and films in the Midwest for 20+ years, and we’re excited to share our love for the heartland. 🎶🎥 Although we’re from Minneapolis, we now live in Winona.
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So where am I taking you today?
The perfect place for a cool retro selfie. 😎✌️
Hello? Harry Potter?
Okay. So you may not be Harry Potter accessing the Ministry of Magic. And you’re probably not changing into your Superman costume. 🧙♂️⚡📚
But, you can look hella cute. And get a pic that will make everyone wonder why you always find the cool, secret places to snap the best selfies.
This one is tucked away but worth it.
It’s in Zumbrota, Minnesota. And the best part? Not only can you get some cool pictures, you can drop a quarter in the slot, dial the numbered buttons and CALL someone from the booth.
It’s one of the last working payphone booths in the state! 🌟
The Era of the Payphone
Once upon a time, before the smartphone buzzed in everyone’s pockets, payphone booths were our connection lifelines. 📞
These small boxes had a coin-operated phone inside, and believe it or not, people actually had to step inside, shut the door, and drop in coins to make a call! They were a big deal, scattered everywhere from busy city corners to lonely gas stations. 🚗
Hurry and Get It Before It’s Gone
Imagine having to find a booth, dig for change, and then hope your call went through—quite the mission, right? 🕵️♂️
Now, let’s fast forward. With cell phones taking over, these old-school booths are nearly extinct. In the ’90s, the U.S. was home to over 2 million payphones, but by 2018, only about 5% hung around.
Strike A Pose
Even though they’re fading out, Zumbrota’s got one of these rare gems. 🤩
It’s like a time capsule! And it’s not just any payphone—it’s a selfie goldmine for those hunting for quirky, vintage vibes. 💫
Step into this secret portal and be transported to amazing photos.
➡️ Want another secret selfie spot only a few blocks away from the payphone booth? Find it in this blog post: The Last Covered Bridge in Minnesota! 📸
Summary: Best Selfie Spots in Minnesota
Okay, so is it worth making the trip to Zumbrota? Definitely.
Not only do they have the last covered bridge in all of Minnesota, Zumbrota has charming restaurants, shops and is only an hour from the Twin Cities and 30 mins from Rochester, MN! 🚗💨
And let’s not forget about this payphone booth you can make a call from! So go ahead, snap that selfie, and be part of the story before the last coins drop. 📷✨
Know Before You Go
- This is open to the public and free (minus a quarter if you wanna make a call).
- The phone booth is located at 391 S. Main St, Zumbrota MN (for GPS).
- The Covered Bridge Park is a few blocks away – with 80 acres of green space, a kids playground, pool, frisbee golf course, ball park.
- Zumbrota is a cute town of 4,000 with plenty of restaurants, shops and things to do for a day trip!
Where the Heck is Zumbrota, Minnesota?
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Dad Jokes with Jack and Kitty
Why does Mr Potato Head have a telephone? In case Mr Onion Rings.
What noise does a bird’s phone make? Wing wing.
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Go on a Video Tour with Jack and Kitty
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