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.

I stopped at this rest stop in St. Cloud as I was driving northbound back to Winnipeg. There was a…read moresnowstorm during my road trip, which had briefly dissipated by the time I got to Fuller Lake. It was windy. I parked and got out of my vehicle. I was hoping that the wind would blow me over to the building, but it was blowing sideways. I can't win 'em all! The walkway was nicely plowed. I had no problem walking up to the building to use the women's washroom. The stall that I used was nicely maintained. No issues. Everything was clean. This rest stop has vending machines. If you need drinks or snacks, you're in luck. The selection is decent. The machines accept coins, cash, and credit cards. As I was walking back to my vehicle, a man was plowing the sidewalk. On this day, it would be the last time I saw anyone clearing snow at any rest stop north of St. Cloud. The snowstorm got worse as I cut through North Dakota. I had a great experience here. It was good to stretch here before driving through the worst part of the snowstorm. (16)

Nice clean safe rest stop. Walking area, parking, pet walking area, woodchip walking trail, rest…read moreareas.

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.

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.

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.

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 in Alexandria was my second-last stop before I got to Richfield. It was…read morestraightforward pulling off I-94 and pulling into a parking spot. I walked up and entered two sets of doors. I saw a yellow sign posted up saying that the women's washroom was being cleaned. My heart sank. My poor bladder! Luckily, the man who had just put up that sign looked at me. "I'll wait for you. Go ahead!" he said with the most cheerful smile. "Thanks!" I said. The washroom stall that I used was clean. There was lots of liquid soap next to the sink that I was using. My bladder and I were happy. I ducked under the yellow sign to leave. I thanked the man. He wished me a happy Christmas. I did the same. Every rest stop in Minnesota has a brief customer satisfaction survey. You can text, call, surf, or scan the QR code. I like the entire setup. We talked about technology. It's supposed to make things easier, but sometimes it doesn't. It was nice chatting with a staffer at this rest area. Normally, I just drop by and leave a rest area, without any human interaction. Sometimes, it's good. Other times, like this one, was great chatting with a nice human. (480)

Hubbie needed a cheap "cuppa" coffee between Saturday shenanigans and this gas station was…read moreconveniently along our route. I don't expect much out of gas stations (I don't think many people do), so we were both kinda floored by how NICE the interior of this gas station was. Like practically upscale fancy (for a gas station), clean and well-lit, with a decent selection of REAL food (produce, milk, eggs, etc.) in addition to the typical junk fare. I was also impressed by the tap smoothie and protein shake dispensers alongside the coffee brews and soda fountain. Bakery items were actively being discounted when we arrived, and were extremely tempting flavors like pumpkin white chocolate chip. Perhaps needless to say, we walked out with more than hubbie's cup of coffee. X'D Making your shop look nice (while staying affordable) works y'all! Honestly this trend of gas stations that TRY is refreshing; it doesn't have to feel like you're slumming it or one step above peeing on the side of the road. Next time I need a quick something, I may in fact prioritize Kwik Trip over say Holiday or Speedway. Also the employees working here were friendly and efficient. So even the help really seemed a step above the rest when it comes to gas stations. My kudos to them!

Well kept store with a larger produce section than I expected. Multiple Karuba Coffee Makers…read more Pretty busy location though.

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.

Burgen Lake Rest Area is located on I-94 heading northbound. Alexandria is north of this rest stop…read more It's basically midway between Fargo and the Twin Cities. I decided to take a break as I made my way to Winnipeg. I had no problem pulling into a parking spot. I used the women's washroom. There was a strong bleach smell. This rest stop is maintained extremely well. I liked learning about the Red River ox cart trails. It's nice when you can do a self-guided tour while you take a breather from driving. This rest area was a bit quirky when it came to the vending machines. If you are looking for a snack, the vending machine is inside the building. If you feel like a cold drink, it's located outside. I'm wondering if this outdoor machine works when it's freezing outside during a normal winter day. This year hasn't been normal weather-wise, so this beverage machine seemed to be okay when I was there. If you have a pet, there is an area for pets to stretch and play. It was a colder day when I was here. The trees and snow made this outdoor area picturesque. I'm sure that it's gorgeous during the summer. There was a picnic area that would be perfect to relax and enjoy lunch outside. I like that Minnesota rest stops invite you to submit feedback. The state has decent, nicely maintained rest stops. It was great stopping here on a sunny Sunday. (97)

Very useful rest area on I-94 westbound between Minneapolis and Fargo where I stopped to use the…read morerestroom, stretch my legs and when my phone rang, I ended up spending over an hour here on a work call and Zoom meeting. The rest area has a long sweeping turn which is something I appreciate as it truly helps to slow down the cars as they come off the highway at 75 mph. There is a "front" truck parking area and the car parking in the back is accessible for trucks as well. So keep an eye out for larger vehicles coming through and give them plenty of space. Lots of greenery around, benches, picnic shelters and enough room to enjoy some peace before getting back on the road. [Review 20749 overall - 160 in Minnesota - 1731 of 2023.]