In one of those “What the Heck” moments we visited the Spam Museum in Austin MN. Spent over three hours there. How it’s made. Who eats the stuff. Fascinating stories of how Spam contributed to WWII. Letters from Ike. Have told all our friends to check it out. Proudly displaying our Spam magnet on the fridge.
Anybody on a longish trip driving I-90 should visit the Spam Museum. It’s right off the highway, it’s free, and it’s fun — everything you need for a break on a long drive.
Another place we like to stop along there (although only in warmer weather) is for the Green Giant statue in Blue Earth. Nothing to see except the Giant, but kids enjoy running around the little park there and climbing the stairs to get their picture taken with him and whatnot. We usually pack our own sandwiches, buzz in to the Blue Earth Piggly Wiggly and pick up crudites and chips, then have a picnic there.