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    Elm Creek Rest Area

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    Heath Creak Rest Area

    Heath Creak Rest Area

    (3 reviews)

    Another in a great line of Minnesota rest areas. If you've traveled through other states you know…read moreMn is among the cleanest and best. To divert a little. Somewhere in the middle section of Missouri the rest areas take a filthier turn with people who don't look like road travelers hanging in the parking lot and staring. In the Jackson Mi area on an overnight drive there were men running into a wooded area. I decided to shave and entered the lobby as a man was standing there with three women as they all smiled and said hello. Ok, that'll be ok. Soon as I got to the sink and taking out my shaving things the man comes up to the sink next to me...."here we go", I thought. He says.."..say you see those mighty fine ladies with me.. I could let you have a party with any that you want". This stop has a playground, a place for the dogs, spotless restroom, even in late afternoon, a wall of vending machines and just a scenic respite area. PB4UGO.

    When you've got to go, you've go to go, and especially if the next rest stop after this one is many…read moremiles way. I stopped in to the Heath Creek Rest Area yesterday on the way to the Twin Cities. This place has what you need: - Easy access from and back to I-35. - Clean Rest Rooms - Drinking Water and Vending Machines - Nice Park-Like Atmosphere with Picnic Tables and Pet Walking Space. I did have one interesting experience inside of my 10-15 minutes here. Another car pulled up and one of the passengers was just behind me on the walk to the facilities. All of a sudden, he started asking me what I thought of Biden and how he was a big Trump supporter. As this was no place or time for such a discussion, I waved him off (twice) by saying that I don't talk politics in public. This just goes to show you that you never know who you'll run into at a rest stop, and it's best to always be situationally aware.

    Middle Spunk Rest Area - View from my parked vehicle

    Middle Spunk Rest Area

    (3 reviews)

    Tip: This rest area's backdrop is nice. Middle Spunk Lake is behind it…read more I saw this rest stop nearly 1.5 hours after leaving Richfield and made a stop. Pulling into this rest stop was straightforward. I was the only person using this rest stop, so parking wasn't an issue. The pathway to the rest stop was nicely maintained and shovelled. The women's washroom was clean. There was a lot of information about the washroom being a septic tank. I like rest stops that allow me to learn at my pace. There was a male staffer taking a break when I left. I saw a sign about Charles Lindbergh's ties to Minnesota, so I read it outside before I headed to my vehicle. Staying a bit longer allowed me to figure things out. This rest stop is in Avon, Minnesota. Why is it called Middle Spunk? Well, I looked at the frozen lake behind the snowbanks and trees. The lake is called Middle Spunk Lake. Across from this lake is Big Spunk Lake. I reckon that this place is awesome in the summertime. I can see boats out and folks fishing. It was nice to stop here. I'd love to drop by when it's warmer. (490)

    A hundred miles of driving and exploring. Now I'm back onto the Interstate, about halfway from…read moreMinneapolis to Fargo and as the sun has set, it's time to find my parking place for the night. Thankfully, the Middle Spunk Rest Area has no sign prohibiting overnight parking. I lined up, shut down and secured for the night. Yes, my Sprinter van is a converted RV and thanks to the fabulous layout of the rest area, the parking spots are pretty far from the noise of the roadway. It was quiet and peaceful. [Review 20745 overall - 156 in Minnesota - 1727 of 2023.]

    SpringHill Suites Minneapolis Maple Grove/Arbor Lakes

    SpringHill Suites Minneapolis Maple Grove/Arbor Lakes

    (6 reviews)

    I've stayed at Springhill Suites across the country as a Bonvoy Gold Elite member, and I have never…read moreencountered a more incompetent or argumentative staff. This place is an absolute joke. The nightmare started at check-in. I always use the pre-check-in feature to get my mobile key and head straight to my room. When I arrived, the manager on duty actually tried to argue with me, claiming that using the mobile key process was "illegal." After that absurd power trip, they made me wait forever for a room. Despite my request for a high floor near the elevator, they stuck me on the first floor. Then came the key fiasco. The physical key didn't work. The mobile key didn't work. I hiked back to the desk, the manager made a new key, and--shocker--that one didn't work either. His excuse? He told me the mobile key takes "10 minutes" to activate. I stay at Marriotts constantly; that is a blatant lie and a pathetic attempt to cover for their broken system. The property itself is a total letdown. It looks drab and dated for a relatively new hotel, and they don't even offer EV chargers. I usually choose this brand for the consistent quality, but this specific location is absolute garbage. Do yourself a favor and stay anywhere else.

    This is my go-to hotel whenever I'm in town on business. The location couldn't be better--just a…read moreshort walk from the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes. Lots of options for casual sit-down or grab-and-go meals. And if I need groceries, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are close by too. Plenty of parking spaces in the shared lot with the Residence Inn. Their complimentary breakfast is incredibly convenient--perfect for grabbing a quick meal before heading out for the workday. Rooms are clean and spacious with a couch and desk if you want to get some work done in your room.

    Elm Creek Rest Area - reststops - Updated May 2026

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