Roadside Attractions in Blue Earth

1 place worth pulling over for in Blue Earth, Minnesota, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.

Jolly Green Giant Statue

Blue Earth, Minnesota

This towering 55-foot-tall fiberglass statue of the Jolly Green Giant stands proudly over the Minnesota countryside. Erected in 1979 to celebrate the local canning industry, it features a staircase leading to a viewing platform right between his massive feet. It's a classic slice of Americana perfect for a quick photo op.

Planning the stop

It's free to visit. Hours and admission come from each attraction's own page, along with parking and directions.

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Big Tom the Turkey

Frazee, MN

Towering at over twenty feet tall, Big Tom is a massive, incredibly detailed monument celebrating Frazee's turkey-farming heritage. This beloved roadside icon replaced an earlier version that famously caught fire during a restoration mishap in 1998. It is a pitch-perfect slice of classic Minnesota roadside Americana.

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox

Bemidji, Minnesota

Standing proudly on the shore of Lake Bemidji, these colossal 1937 statues of the legendary lumberjack and his faithful blue ox are among the oldest roadside giants in the United States. They kickstarted a nationwide craze for oversize roadside statues and remain a beloved, must-visit photo stop.

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