We’ve looked at birds, bugs, fish, moose, Paul Bunyans, and many other assorted collections of Minnesota Roadside Attractions in the past at HighwayHighlights.com. But how about the bears? There are a lot of really bad puns I could use in this list, but the one I used in the article’s title will have to suffice. Join us for a tour of all of Minnesota’s Bear statues!
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Hopkins, MN, an inner-ring suburb in Minneapolis’ west metro, is one of those underrated places where the downtown still has a small-town feel to it, with its mix of antique stores, restaurants, a movie theater, and even a brewery. And in July of 2017, they got back on our radar when they unveiled one of Minnesota’s newest and brightest roadside attractions: the World’s Largest Raspberry. Continue reading
The answer always varies from person to person and critic to critic, but the question is constant and never-ending. Who makes the best burger around these parts? Depending on your idea of a good burger, many purists point out everything from what style of meat is used, the type of cheese, toppings added, griddled vs. open flame, and bun consistency. With endless options, you’ll never really get the right answer until you try them out yourself. Continue reading
I’ve always loved Owatonna and its charming little downtown area. Located south of the Twin Cities about an hour, the county seat of Steele County has a population of about 25,000. At the heart of the city, near a picturesque town square with fountains and a bandshell, seated directly across from the historic courthouse, is one of the most impressive bank buildings in the state. Continue reading
On a recent trip to Minnesota’s Northwest Angle, my brother-in-law and I had traveled from his home in Baudette over through Warroad and across the border to the Angle. And while passing back through Warroad on the trip home, he recommended that we stop at something called “The Shed,” knowing my propensity for exploring hidden gems. Continue reading
