Driving through Minnesota, there are definitely a few things likely to catch your eye and make you think…what in the world? These strange spots will cause many a double take and are definitely worth stopping to take a photo or two!
- The Franconia Sculpture Park is sure to catch your eye when you pass by… that is… if you’re not already heading towards it. It’s crazy fun to explore and definitely strange.
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- If you’ve passed this little gem in the park, you surely stopped in your tracks to peer inside and take a quick photo.
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- Beaver House Bait and Tackle Shop in Grand Marais might cause an accident or two when people driving by spot this breakout fish.
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- The Rocky Taconite Mascot in Silver Bay is definitely a bit wacky looking, although once you stop to glance at him he will brighten your day.
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- St. Urho fighting the grasshoppers, an odd sight to behold on the road.
Flickr/Dawn Rossbach
- While we might be used to this famous sight, Spoonbridge and Cherry is a pretty odd statue when you consider it, and might cause visitors to do a double take.
Flickr/Chelsea Marie Hicks
- Mill Ruins Park might be another Minnesota landmark you’re used to, but the burned out roofless building is definitely a weird sight to behold for the first time.
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- Devil’s Kettle is a compelling mystery that asks the question, where does the second waterfall lead? Nobody knows, but it definitely goes underground.
Flickr/Amy Meredith
- A Two Harbors reminder of simpler times when one would voyage pantless, this guy certainly turns heads.
Flickr/Doug Kerr
- Crows, otters, loons, and fish may be big animals that won’t shock you, but the world’s largest prairie chicken is quite strange.
Flickr/Amy Meredith
So if you appreciate the occasional oddity, take a tour of Minnesota’s hilariously strange roadside attractions.
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