Omg dougnuts and coffee at 2am has never been better. They have the best, biggest, most delicious…read moredoughnuts i have ever seen. You should go look for yourself and be amazed. They also have bug candy.

A good spot to stop,…read more It's got what you need. Pretty standard type stop along the route.

Pretty spot. Close to the interstate but not so much as to distract from the well kept grounds and…read morelarge shade trees. This rest stop has a short walking path taking you behind the building and near the trees. It's perfect for talking your fur babies for a stroll as a change from the grassy pet area. It's also good for a change of pace if you need to take a walk, too.

Great place to stop, if you are going westbound you will have to back track three miles on the…read morehighway.

Very clean rest area. There are vending machines for quick snacks and drinks. The area is well…read moregroomed and plenty of picnic tables for a picnic. I like that there was a small playscape for kids to release stored up energy.

Clean, and updated parking stop near Avon, Big Spunk Lake is on the Eastbound leg of I-94, clean…read moreand filled with supplies. Plenty of space to stretch your legs and get a few snacks or just sit down on the park benches and take a nap. Middle Spunk Lake rest stop, the opposite side (Westbound) is basically exactly the same, except with a far stranger 180° turn to get off the ramp and another 180° turn to get into the stop.

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.]

I was at a pitstop crossroads. Should I take a break at Elm Creek Rest Area, which was the last…read morerest stop before I got to Eagan, or wait till I checked in to my hotel room in Eagan? I went with stretching here, which is in Maple Grove. I am glad that I did. There were lots of parking spots in front of the rest area. I pulled into a spot and walked into the building. The women's washroom was clean. I realized that I had been here eons ago. It looked and felt the same. There were a few maps for me to look at. I liked the scenic byways map better than the you-are-here one. What stands out about this rest stop are the vending machines. There were five of them. You could get everything from snacks, to hot and cold beverages. I liked the variety. The hot beverages one was cool. It had hot chocolate. I wasn't in the mood for a hot drink, but I'd like to try it someday and see if it's any good. This rest stop has picnic tables and lots of trees. It would be the perfect spot to have a brief picnic in the summertime. If you've got a pet with you, it would be the perfect place for your furry family member to go for a walk or stretch. I felt refreshed leaving this rest stop and heading into the homestretch to the hotel. It was nice revisiting it and taking a much needed break from driving. (84)

A nice rest area to stop for a picnic before traveling onward! My little family of five (that…read moreincludes one dog) enjoyed the grassy area with tables, covered areas, and plenty of shady trees. If you're on a road trip and need a bathroom, a place to let your pup out, water filling stations, vending machines, and a scenic byway map of MN, this is the place for you. We've been to bigger rest areas with bigger plots of surrounding land, but this one was clean and had everything we needed.

This rest stop is like many others in this part of Minnesota: clean, nicely landscaped, and with…read moredecent amenities is you need a break from the traveling. There's a play area for kids, plenty of picnic tables, a pet exercise area and for those on the go, a couple of vending machines inside.

It may be just a highway rest stop but this is an impressive place and even looks like a tourist…read moreattraction. The grounds are beautiful with plenty of places to stretch and walk. Walking inside there is a fresh always clean smell. I have stopped here more than I have indicated on a Yelp check in and always found an attendant working inside cleaning one side or the other. There are some great nature views and little trails. I'm sure out of state visitors would be very impressed and rest stops are not all alike try one along I-94 near Jackson, Mi where I thought I was going to be mugged, or an area of Oklahoma where the odor is worth a gag fest!

This rest area hit all the boxes. Convenient and Clean. It is also very scenic with even a nice…read morewooded area to walk your dog.

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.

Located on I-35 between Minneapolis and Duluth, this was a nice spot to stop for a stretch and to…read moreuse the rest room. Very clean and easy to access. There are some covered picnic tables, benches and even trails for a nice walk. I spotted a childrens' play area too. The rest stop overlooks Goose Creek so it was really nice to get a view of the wetlands and the meadows in the distance which is a welcome break from highways and tractor trailers. I did not see any signs prohibiting overnight parking. [Review 17871 overall - 101 in Minnesota - 1392 of 2022.]

Given our history with calling for a shuttle, we opted to take a picture of the QR code in the…read morelobby. What a difference! Scan, select, 15min and we're on our way! Check-in was fast & easy. The room was fresh & clean, with no carpeting & the large statement wall decor reflecting the local area. It came in at about $70 for the night. We pre-scheduled the 530am shuttle & we were told it will have us at the airport by 6am.

Check in smooth. Parking lot well lit. Airport parking a plus but still $15/day and shuttle only…read moreruns on the half hour every hour so plan to be super early or rushing it. Rooms are clean, beds are not true queen, run small but it is what it is for the price. Close to lots of restaurants and shopping for last minute items. EV charge station 2 miles away at target - accepts non tesla with adapter.