City Salvage is a store in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that specializes in unique artifacts, antiques, and architectural treasures. If you’re looking for something special for your project, this is a great place to find it.
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If you’re a Minnesota treasure hunter, you’ve probably found many amazing places to score unique items. From thrift stores to flea markets to antique malls, the Land of 10,000 Lakes is full of fun spots with great finds. Today, we’d like to add yet another to your list. City Salvage is a Minnesota store where you can find architectural wonders and antique items unlike any that you’ll find at a thrift store. Sound good? Read on below to learn more about this fantastic store.
Open since 1998, City Salvage sources its items from across the Midwest. They purchase salvage items from historic homes, businesses, and more
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The inventory changes often, so you never know what you will find here. But no matter what, you can be sure that you’ll find items that are rich with American history.
The showroom is packed with antiques, artifacts, and unique architectural elements. If you’re looking to source historic details – doors, window frames, mantles – for your home or project, you will find them here.
Other items include light fixtures, moldings, stair rails, and just about anything else that can be salvaged from a home. Instead of being sent to a landfill, such items end up here, where they can be given a second life.
Even if you aren’t interested in large architectural finds, City Salvage also sells smaller antiques and curiosities. On any given day, you might find old signs from a train station, doorknobs from a 19th-century home, antique furniture, and more!
All in all, City Salvage is an incredible resource for those looking for unique architectural items and antiques for their homes or projects. For more information about City Salvage, including hours, new items, and more, visit their website and Facebook page.
Address: City Salvage, 2800 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA
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The Spam Museum is a museum dedicated to Hormel’s famous canned Spam products. It’s located in Austin, Minnesota, about 100 miles south of Minneapolis. It is completely free to visit!
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Minnesota is home to some truly unique museums. The tiny town of Wykoff is home to Ed’s Museum, an attraction devoted entirely to one man’s quirky collection. Up north, you’ll find the Greyhound Bus Museum in Hibbing, the birthplace of the famous company. In St. Paul, the Twin City Model Railroad Museum is a delightful glimpse into a fun hobby, and the Mill City Museum is a fun foray into the milling history of Minneapolis. And in the southern Minnesota town of Austin, the Spam Museum stands out as a go-to spot for those who would like to explore an interesting aspect of Minnesota history. This place is full of interesting exhibits, fun activities, and the history of a classic, made-in-Minnesota product. Read on below to learn more about what you’ll find at this place.
Established in 1991 and remodeled in 2001 and – most recently – 2014, the Spam Museum is a 14,000-square-foot space dedicated to the history of this iconic product.
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There is much to see when you visit. For example, you’ll be able to check out all the different varieties of Spam that have been produced. There are plenty of surprising ones!
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Some exhibits will take you around the world. The World Market area of the museum highlights some notable uses of Spam around the world, including recipes, advertising, and more.
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The Spam Museum highlights one of Minnesota’s most famous products in a fun, inviting way. It’s well worth the trip, and it’s a place all Minnesotans should visit at least once!
Have you ever visited the SPAM Museum? What did you think? For more information about the museum, including attractions, hours, and more, visit the official website.
Address: 101 3rd Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912, USA
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The Cannon Valley Trail is a 20-mile trail in southern Minnesota. It stretches from Cannon Falls to Red Wing, following a Chicago Great Western Railroad route that has been converted for recreational use.
For many Minnesotans, northern Minnesota is the go-to place for nature exploration. After all, the North Shore alone is home to more than half a dozen state parks that feature rushing rivers, roaring waterfalls, thick forests, and magnificent lakes. But there is more to Minnesota than up north. Today, we want to introduce a way to see a beautiful part of southern Minnesota. The Cannon Valley Trail is a 20-mile path from Cannon Falls to Red Wing. Along the way, you’ll see the beautiful southern Minnesota countryside, including rugged cliffs and lovely wetlands. Read on below to learn more about this trail:
As you travel along the trail, you’ll pass through some of southern Minnesota’s most beautiful landscapes. Along the trail’s prairie section, you may see colorful wildflowers and tall grasses.
Cannon Valley Trail/FacebookContinue on, and you’ll encounter rugged cliffs covered in foliage. This hilly section of Minnesota is unlike anywhere else in the state!
The trail also passes along some wetland areas. The Cannon River is home to many turtles, fish, and frogs. You’ll love the view as you walk or pedal past!
Next time you’re looking for some Minnesota nature exploration, consider a trip along the Cannon Valley Trail. It has so many nature scenes that you’ll wish it was twice as long!
For more information about the Cannon Valley Trail, including maps, attractions, and events, visit its website and Facebook page. And for another great rail trail in Minnesota, check out our past article about the Dakota Rail Regional Trail.
Address: Cannon Valley Trail, Cannon Falls, MN, USA
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The New Abandoned Drive -Thru takes place every Friday and Saturday thru November 1st. The Abandoned Hayride is a popular attraction that gets thousands of visitors every Halloween. It’s along Highway 212 in Chaska, right next to popular Scream Town. This year, the hayride is transformed into a new attraction built for 2020.
Fall is one of the best times of year, especially in Minnesota. It brings beautiful fall colors and perfectly crisp weather that make outdoor activities a blast. Some of the most popular things to do outside include pumpkin patches, hayrides, and corn mazes. But there are many other fall activities in Minnesota, including those of the scary variety. One of this best this year is the Abandoned Drive-Thru. This creepy drive-thru haunted experience is not to be missed this fall.
To enforce social distancing, the regular hayride has been replaced with a drive-through event that is just as terrifying. Cars will travel through a darkened forest filled with creepy sets, special effects, and more than a few costumed ghouls. It’s the only event of its kind in Minnesota. On most nights, the ticket booth opens at 6:30, with attractions ending at 10 or 11. You must buy your tickets in advance online. It’s also a good idea to arrive before your ticketed time so that things can run smoothly. The event lasts about 20 minutes. You’ll find more information about dates and times on the website.
No matter when you visit, one thing remains certain: this event is every bit as frightening as the usual hayride. The owners have gone all out to provide plenty of frights as you drive through the darkened woods. And best of all, you get to stay in your car safe, warm, and contact-free.
If you’re looking for more information about what the Abandoned Drive-Thru might be like, check out the video below. If that doesn’t convince you to take part in this creepy event, we don’t know what will!
For more information on the Abandoned Drive-Thru, including tickets, dates, and more, check out the website and Facebook page.
As Minnesota reaches peak fall color season, you may be thinking of ways to get out and enjoy the colors. If you’ve already done a fall foliage road trip, the next step may be to get out of the car and see the leaves up close. Each of these trails is less than 5 miles, and each one leads to a spectacular view overflowing with autumn beauty. If you’re looking for some easy fall hikes, these are a great place to start.
From the main parking area at Minneopa Falls State Park, the waterfall is only a .6-mile walk. The walk, surrounded by thick trees in every direction, is full of stunning fall colors. It leads to a long stone bridge that overlooks the beautiful Minneopa Falls. If you want to extend your trip a bit, you can walk down about 70 stairs to the lower falls area.
This trail in northern Minnesota’s Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge is not to be missed. Clocking in at .75 miles, it’s a short walk that rounds a lake and passes through mixed forest that are sure to bring interesting colors. There are many other trails at the refuge, too, as well as opportunities to see any of the wildlife in the area.
This 1.7-mile trail is a classic for a reason. In scenic Red Wing, a climb up the historic Barn Bluff comes with amazing fall foliage views of the surrounding are. You’ll gaze out over the forest for a fantastic view of the Mississippi River. In the distance, Wisconsin’s equally beautiful fall colors are on display.
Maplewood State Park is home to eight lakes, many more ponds, and rolling hills covered in trees. It is those hills that make it such a great place to visit in the fall. Many hiking trails wind through the park’s 10,279 acres, but the Ironwood Trail is one of the shortest. At .7 miles, it’s perfect for a quick stroll through the vibrantly colored woods.
As one of Minnesota’s most popular state parks, it’s hard to leave Gooseberry Falls out of a list of the best fall hikes. Already beautiful in the summer, Gooseberry Falls takes on an even more beautiful look as the fall colors start coming in. There are many miles of hiking trails, but if you have to choose one must-see trail, take the Main Falls Trail. This wheelchair accessible trail is only a mile from the visitor center, and it allows you to see both the waterfall and the fall colors.
You might not think a park in the Twin Cities metro area could have such magnificent fall foliage, but there are plenty of great parks in the area. One of the most beautiful is Bloomington’s Hyland Lake Park Reserve, where the hilly expanse offers beauty every month of the year. The Hyland Lake Loop is two miles long and passes alongside marshes, hills, and colorful trees.
The Prairie Loop Trail at Afton State Park is a 3-mile loop trail across some of southeastern Minnesota’s most beautiful landscape. The hilly state park is great climbing high to gaze down at the leaves in the valleys below. You’ll also find valleys, small lakes, and vibrant trees.
As part of the Superior National Forest, it’s no wonder the Oberg Trail is a fantastic fall hike. It crosses 2.2 miles of Minnesota’s most beautiful forested landscape, climbing high over it for a truly remarkable view. The Oberg Mountain rises 1,000 feet above Lake Superior, but don’t let the height fool you. It’s a relatively easy hike with many scenic overlooks to help you take in the landscape.
If you’ve been to the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden in summer or spring, you know this spot is truly a gem of Minneapolis. But in the fall, it takes on an altogether different type of beauty. The bright greens of summer change to the vibrant oranges and yellows of fall, and the season’s wildflowers start to bloom. The trail is only .75 miles in length, making perfect for an autumn afternoon.
Judge C.R. Magney State Park is most known for Devil’s Kettle, the mysterious waterfall that seems to disappear into the earth. And, the fall colors are also worth making the drive to see. Luckily, you can do both by hiking the Devil’s Kettle Trail. At the end of the 2-mile trail through Minnesota’s beautiful northern forest, you’ll see the Kettle decked out in vivid fall colors. It’s definitely worth a visit, but be aware that there are a lot of stairs.
Banning State Park is not one of Minnesota’s most popular state parks, but it sure is one of the most beautiful. The Quarry Loop Trail follows the path of the Kettle River as it rushes downstream. On either side of the river – and the trail – are spectacular fall colors that you don’t want to miss. The trail is about 1.6 miles long, and it also passes a fascinating abandoned sandstone quarry.
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