Quirky Oddities: These Are Minnesota’s Most Peculiar Roadside Attractions!

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St. Paul, MN – Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure through the Land of 10,000 Lakes as we explore Minnesota‘s most quirky and captivating roadside attractions. From larger-than-life sculptures to eccentric museums, these hidden gems scattered throughout the state will leave you in awe and wondering what other offbeat treasures await discovery. Join us as we uncover the best of Minnesota’s peculiar pit stops that are sure to add a touch of whimsy to your next road trip.

Minnesota Quirky Roadside Attractions

1. Visit the world’s largest ball of twine made by a single person in Darwin, Minnesota. It’s so weird that even Weird Al wrote a song about it!

2. Explore the giant Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues in Bemidji.

3. Visit the SPAM Museum (101 3rd Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912) and learn about the history and cultural impact of the famous canned meat.

4. Explore the Jolly Green Giant statue in Blue Earth and snap a photo with the iconic vegetable mascot.

5. Visit the world’s largest boot in Red Wing, paying homage to the city’s rich footwear history. Then head down the street to Minnesota’s oldest bar.

6. Explore the World’s Largest Hockey Stick and Puck in Eveleth, a tribute to Minnesota’s hockey culture.

7. Visit the giant Prairie Chicken statue in Rothsay and marvel at this quirky roadside attraction.

8. Explore the giant Viking statue, Big Ole, in Alexandria, a nod to the city’s Scandinavian heritage. Don’t miss the controversial Runestone while you’re there!

9. Shop at Treasure City (308 US-10, Royalton, MN 56373): Central Minnesota’s largest gift and souvenir shop. Located on Highway 10, Treasure City has been in business over fifty years and has become a Minnesota icon. Treasure City is the tacky pirate-themed junk store that you never knew you needed in your life. Kids love it. Parents love to hate it. And everyone – I do mean everyone – leaves Treasure City buying something they never knew they needed. Probably because they don’t. This is the sort of old-timey, roadside tourist trap that makes a road trip across America so great. It’s junk. But it’s fun. It’s seen better days, but that just adds to its charm. It’s so not-corporate, so mom-and-pop, so campy and so kitschy. 

10. Explore the giant loon statue in Vergas, representing Minnesota’s state bird.

11. Visit the giant fish statue in Garrison, known as “Wally the Walleye,” showcasing Minnesota’s love for fishing.

12. Explore the giant Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues in Akeley.

13. Visit the World’s Largest Pelican statue in Pelican Rapids and admire its impressive size.

14. Experience the cutting-edge of creativity with a visit to Winona’s lawnmower robot, the perfect welcome for visitors to this unique Minnesota town. Watch as this innovative roadside attraction impresses with its futuristic design and friendly greeting, adding to the city’s reputation as a hub for quirky fun! He can be seen by leaving I-90 at exit #252, and following MN-43 North towards Winona. You’ll see him on the right side of the road just before you hit our little home town.

15. Visit the giant mosquito statue in Komensky and snap a photo with this humorous oversized insect.

16. See the bizarre Telephone Art Wall (3148 Salem Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55416). You won’t find this one in any guidebooks. It’s something only locals know about. Located on the highway noise reduction barrier separating Highway 100 from a cozy suburban neigborhood in St. Louis Park, someone attached a vintage rotary phone…16 feet from the ground. Other retro phones eventually appeared, then some old office fax machines, followed by children’s novelty toy phones. Today the wall is covered with phones and fax machines. No one knows the artist (or artists) behind the mysterious “Telephone Art Wall”, but it’s the sort of quirky thing that makes Minnesota wonderful!

17. Visit the giant otter statue in Fergus Falls, paying homage to the local otter population.

18. Explore the giant roadside sculptures known as “The Big Cats” in Zumbrota, featuring giant metal cats. While in Zumbrota, stop by one of the last working phone booths in Minnesota.

19. Visit the giant fiberglass turkey statue in Frazee, known as “Big Tom Turkey,” a quirky symbol of the town.

20. Explore the giant spoon and cherry sculpture, Spoonbridge and Cherry, in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden (725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403).

21. Visit the giant Dala horse statue in Mora, representing Minnesota’s Swedish heritage.

22. Explore the giant milk carton sculpture in Holdingford, a playful tribute to the state’s dairy industry.

23. Visit the giant fiberglass walleye statue in Kabetogama, paying homage to Minnesota’s popular fish.

24. Explore the giant roadside sculpture known as “The Soudan Underground Mine” in Soudan, resembling an underground mine entrance.

Conclusion

As we conclude our journey through Minnesota’s most quirky roadside attractions, it’s clear that this state is brimming with creativity, humor, and a love for the unconventional. These one-of-a-kind destinations serve as a reminder to embrace the unexpected and find joy in the little things. So, the next time you find yourself cruising through the Midwest, be sure to take a detour and experience these delightfully peculiar attractions for yourself. Who knows what other hidden gems you might stumble upon along the way? Happy travels!

🗣 Have you been to any of these quirky Minnesota roadside attractions? Are there other ones we should feature on the blog? We’d LOVE to hear from you in the comments section below. ⬇️

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