{"id":5573,"date":"2021-01-14T15:50:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T21:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/?p=5573"},"modified":"2022-07-31T12:26:09","modified_gmt":"2022-07-31T17:26:09","slug":"road-trip-stops-off-i-35-in-minnesota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/road-trip-stops-off-i-35-in-minnesota\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide to Road Trip Stops Off I-35 in Minnesota"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you are driving from Minneapolis to the North Shore, the Twin Cities to Duluth, or all the way to Texas, you are spending most of your time on <strong>I-35\u2014one of the most popular freeways in Minnesota and a companion on many road trips.<\/strong> Though a lot of the drive on I-35 in Minnesota can be &#8220;boring&#8221; and full of farms and fields, there are stops along the way that you don&#8217;t want to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The list starts all the way up in Duluth and continues until we hit Iowa. Note: I-35 splits into two (35W and 35E) from Forest Lake to Burnsville (Twin Cities), but ultimately connects back to one. A few places on the list are within the split and noted below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"666\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/35-Split.jpg\" alt=\"I-35 split in Minnesota\" class=\"wp-image-5589 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/35-Split.jpg 856w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/35-Split-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/35-Split-768x598.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/35-Split-800x622.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 856px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 856\/666;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/35-Split.jpg\" alt=\"I-35 split in Minnesota\" class=\"wp-image-5589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/35-Split.jpg 856w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/35-Split-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/35-Split-768x598.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/35-Split-800x622.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Road Trip Stops on I-35 in Minnesota<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aerial Lift Bridge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Aerial+Lift+Bridge\/@46.7794127,-92.094808,18z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x52ae52ec55a6c0ad:0xb7092797d58f931e!8m2!3d46.7797155!4d-92.0935304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duluth<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting up in Duluth, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dot.state.mn.us\/historicbridges\/L6116.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aerial Lift Bridge<\/a> is an iconic sight to see. Built (originally) in 1905, and located on Lake Ave., people flock to catch a glimpse, walk across, and better yet, watch the bridge lift and lower. The massive Aerial Lift Bridge spans the canal entrance to Duluth Harbor. Check it out and snap some photos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"942\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Lift-Bridge.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial Lift Bridge Duluth\" class=\"wp-image-5584 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Lift-Bridge.jpg 707w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Lift-Bridge-225x300.jpg 225w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 707px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 707\/942;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"942\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Lift-Bridge.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial Lift Bridge Duluth\" class=\"wp-image-5584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Lift-Bridge.jpg 707w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Lift-Bridge-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Note to self: get a better photo of the bridge!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More in Duluth, Minnesota<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You could spend days in Duluth, Minnesota before running out of things to do. But if you need a quick stop, a chance to stretch your legs, or a cold beverage, there are plenty of options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.engertowerduluth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enger Tower<\/a><\/strong>: climb up the 80-foot (five-story) stone observation tower that sits atop Enger Hill in Duluth. You will get some incredible views!<\/li><li><strong>Breweries<\/strong>: there is no shortage of places to stop for a craft beer in Duluth. Solid options are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bentpaddlebrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bent Paddle Brewing Co.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hoopsbrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hoops Brewing Co.<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/fitgersbrewhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fitger&#8217;s Brewhouse<\/a>. <\/li><li><strong>Hikes<\/strong>: There is a ton of great hiking in Duluth. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/us\/minnesota\/duluth\" target=\"_blank\">Check out some of the best trails here<\/a>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Duluth-Hoops-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"stops of I-35 in Minnesota\" class=\"wp-image-5138 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Duluth-Hoops-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Duluth-Hoops-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Duluth-Hoops-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Duluth-Hoops-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Duluth-Hoops.jpg 1164w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Duluth-Hoops-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"stops of I-35 in Minnesota\" class=\"wp-image-5138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Duluth-Hoops-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Duluth-Hoops-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Duluth-Hoops-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Duluth-Hoops-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Duluth-Hoops.jpg 1164w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Black Bear Casino<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Black+Bear+Casino+Resort\/@46.6660997,-92.4803505,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x52ae2de170b99a25:0xf01e41e2507f2e7b!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d46.666096!4d-92.4781618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carlton<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Time to test your luck! A little over 20 miles south of Duluth is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blackbearcasinoresort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black Bear Casino Resort<\/a>. There are hotels, a golf course, dining options including a steakhouse, buffet, deli, bar, and coffee shop, and of course, a large space with slots, blackjack, poker, and more. Stop in for a quick hand or spend the night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jay Cooke State Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Jay+Cooke+State+Park\/@46.6523362,-92.3525219,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x52ae3042ac7e87fd:0xdfb2d414ed5ac945!8m2!3d46.6523325!4d-92.3503332\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloquet<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most scenic state parks in Minnesota. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/park.html?id=spk00187#homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jay Cooke State Park<\/a> views are incredible any time of year. I highly recommend September-October for all of the pretty colors and\/or in the wintertime which is gorgeous with fewer people\u2014it&#8217;s one of the top 10 most visited state parks in the state. Make sure you don&#8217;t miss the swinging bridge (it&#8217;s not far from the parking lot) or meandering around the rocky river gorge below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Jay-Cooke-State-Park-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Jay Cooke State Park off I-35 in MN\" class=\"wp-image-4840 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Jay-Cooke-State-Park-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Jay-Cooke-State-Park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Jay-Cooke-State-Park-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Jay-Cooke-State-Park-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Jay-Cooke-State-Park-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Jay-Cooke-State-Park-800x533.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Jay-Cooke-State-Park-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Jay Cooke State Park off I-35 in MN\" class=\"wp-image-4840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Jay-Cooke-State-Park-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Jay-Cooke-State-Park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Jay-Cooke-State-Park-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Jay-Cooke-State-Park-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Jay-Cooke-State-Park-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Jay-Cooke-State-Park-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Banning State Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Banning+State+Park\/@46.1792714,-92.8509699,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x52b21e2f57b3be2f:0xe318cf8db00bec98!8m2!3d46.1792677!4d-92.8487812\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sandstone<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Another state park can be checked off your list while cruising down (or up!) I-35 in Minnesota. A bit lesser known than others in the state, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/park.html?id=spk00103#homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banning State Park<\/a> is beautifully located along Kettle River and includes hiking trails, a waterfall, and activities like river fishing and snowmobiling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Banning-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Banning State Park off I-35 in Minnesota\" class=\"wp-image-5291 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Banning-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Banning-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Banning-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Banning-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Banning-2.jpg 1164w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Banning-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Banning State Park off I-35 in Minnesota\" class=\"wp-image-5291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Banning-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Banning-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Banning-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Banning-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Banning-2.jpg 1164w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tobies Restaurant &amp; Bakery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Tobies+Restaurant+%26+Bakery\/@46.0102644,-92.9324941,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x52b23cd0673d755b:0xec4ca9c4e0cfb545!8m2!3d46.0102607!4d-92.9303054\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hinkley<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Famous for a reason! <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/tobies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tobies<\/a>, an iconic stop along I-35 in Minnesota, is a full bakery and restaurant that serves fresh pies, bread, and rolls, as well as homemade soups, 3-egg omelets, sandwiches, and pasta. No matter what time of day, stop here for something delicious to eat. <strong>And make sure to grab cinnamon rolls\u2014again, no matter what time of day!<\/strong> It&#8217;s the perfect sweet treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More in Hinkley, Minnesota<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-bdcbaf04-a682-47f4-8b98-f6ddaf6c8c24\"><li><strong>Hinkley is also home to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grandcasinomn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Grand Casino Hinkley<\/a> <\/strong>where you can roll the dice and try to boost that road trip fund. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Froggy&#8217;s<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Froggy's\/@45.8273026,-92.9719827,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x52b246e1dff6541f:0x3eb355bd378f5d1d!8m2!3d45.8272989!4d-92.969794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pine City<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I had to throw a quality dive bar into the mix. If you&#8217;ve been driving just a little too long and are getting antsy, exit in Pine City and fuel up on bar food and beer at <a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/FroggiesBarNGrill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Froggy&#8217;s<\/a>. There&#8217;s a jukebox and a pool table, too, if you&#8217;re really trying to have a good time. <em>Drink responsibly! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Running Aces Casino<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Running+Aces+Casino,+Hotel+%26+Racetrack\/@45.2447145,-93.0360889,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x52b2dddd59e27429:0x95d01b73004684dc!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d45.2447107!4d-93.0339002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Columbus<\/strong><\/a> (Forest Lake)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Apparently a lot of places to flush your money down the toilet while driving I- 35 in Minnesota. LOL jk. Get out of the car and double your money at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runaces.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Running Aces<\/a>! They even have seasonal horse races (as well as corgi and bulldog races lol). Plus, this place actually has some really good food! There are a bunch of cuisine options and the pho is always a good choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Young Joni<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Young+Joni\/@45.0010511,-93.2689137,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x52b332777496c9d1:0x5c36fc012721f82c!8m2!3d45.0010473!4d-93.266725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minneapolis<\/a><\/strong> (I-35W)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t feel like eating at a casino, no worries. Just 35 minutes south as you enter the city, you can grab some of the best pizza (and other options like chicken wings and short ribs) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngjoni.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Young Joni<\/a>. I love this place and can&#8217;t say enough about it. Dark ambiance, both traditional and more off-the-wall pizza options, and even cookies and milk for dessert. Don&#8217;t miss it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Joni-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Young Joni off I-35 in Minnesota\" class=\"wp-image-5585 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Joni-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Joni-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Joni-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Joni-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Joni.jpg 1257w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Joni-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Young Joni off I-35 in Minnesota\" class=\"wp-image-5585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Joni-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Joni-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Joni-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Joni-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Joni.jpg 1257w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stone Arch Bridge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Stone+Arch+Bridge\/@44.9807415,-93.2556009,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x52b3329c5fa4677f:0xe33b0324dd98448b!8m2!3d44.9807377!4d-93.2534122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minneapolis<\/a><\/strong> (I-35W)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best views of Minneapolis&#8230;maybe #1! As you pass through the cities, make sure to get out and admire the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\/parks__destinations\/historical_sites\/stone_arch_bridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stone Arch Bridge<\/a>, one of Minnesota&#8217;s most iconic destinations. The perfect place to walk around and stretch your legs! You&#8217;ll get views of the cityscape and St. Anthony Falls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"873\" height=\"873\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Stone-Arch.jpg\" alt=\"Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis off I-35\" class=\"wp-image-5586 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Stone-Arch.jpg 873w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Stone-Arch-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Stone-Arch-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Stone-Arch-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Stone-Arch-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Stone-Arch-800x800.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 873px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 873\/873;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"873\" height=\"873\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Stone-Arch.jpg\" alt=\"Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis off I-35\" class=\"wp-image-5586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Stone-Arch.jpg 873w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Stone-Arch-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Stone-Arch-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Stone-Arch-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Stone-Arch-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Stone-Arch-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mall of America<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Mall+of+America%C2%AE\/@44.8548689,-93.2444035,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87f62f6c393c612d:0xb3c6f1806e78286b!8m2!3d44.8548651!4d-93.2422148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bloomington<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, so it&#8217;s not technically right off I-35W, but only 5 minutes off of it and seems big enough (literally) to add to the list. Now, I&#8217;ll be real. I avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mallofamerica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mall of America<\/a> like the plague. That said, I have lived here most of my life. I&#8217;ve been there, done that 10+ times. Is it worth it just to experience it? Absolutely. Any store you can think of, you can visit. Plus, there are bars, restaurants, and even an amusement park. Don&#8217;t miss the Log Chute!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you leave Bloomington headed south, it&#8217;s pretty much a whole lot of nothing\u2014as far as quality stops are concerned. There are bigger suburbs like Burnsville and Lakeville, but hold tight until you get to Northfield. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Froggy Bottoms PaDio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Froggy+Bottoms+River+Pub+%26+Lily+PADio\/@44.4570155,-93.1636562,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87f653c6f573cfe9:0xf0552ed2142417be!8m2!3d44.4570117!4d-93.1614675\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Northfield<\/a> <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>You gotta stop in this quaint little college town. <strong>Northfield, Minnesota is one of the most underrated cities in the entire state. <\/strong>Here lives one of my favorite bars, <a href=\"https:\/\/alibidrinkery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Froggy Bottoms<\/a>, with a lively outdoor space on the water. Their wings are great too so stop for apps &amp; taps! And before or after your meal, take a stroll through downtown and some of the shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0918.jpg\" alt=\"Froggy Bottoms in Northfield MN\" class=\"wp-image-5587 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0918.jpg 920w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0918-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0918-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0918-800x600.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 920\/690;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0918.jpg\" alt=\"Froggy Bottoms in Northfield MN\" class=\"wp-image-5587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0918.jpg 920w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0918-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0918-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0918-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BONUS: A little bit farther east, you&#8217;ll find <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redbarnfarmofnorthfield.com\/pizza-night.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Red Barn Farm<\/a>. I highly recommend this place! Made to order wood-fired<\/strong> <strong>pizza <\/strong>that uses fresh ingredients. It&#8217;s BYOB\u2014both booze and blanket! And they even have a few farm animals to meet. <em>Note: they are open May-October. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For a FULL rundown of this awesome area, read <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/northfield-minnesota\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Night in Northfield, Minnesota. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Crack of Dawn Bakery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Crack+Of+Dawn+bakehouse+and+market\/@44.2929132,-93.2703682,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87f6f75cce696d1d:0xb5e879309796ac1a!8m2!3d44.2929094!4d-93.2681795\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faribault<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Faribault, Minnesota is another little gem that is often overlooked. And if you stopped at Tobies way up in Hinkley, make sure to stop at <a href=\"https:\/\/crackofdawnbakehouse.square.site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crack of Dawn Bakery<\/a> for the ultimate cinnamon roll taste test. I&#8217;ve had both and it&#8217;s honestly hard to say! But, I might say Crack of Dawn&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Read about more <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/faribault-minnesota\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to Do in Faribault Minnesota<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"864\" data-id=\"3702\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1791.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3702 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1791.jpg 648w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1791-225x300.jpg 225w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 648px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 648\/864;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"864\" data-id=\"3702\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1791.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1791.jpg 648w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1791-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"864\" data-id=\"3701\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1784.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3701 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1784.jpg 648w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1784-225x300.jpg 225w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 648px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 648\/864;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"864\" data-id=\"3701\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1784.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1784.jpg 648w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1784-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myre-Big Island State Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Myre-Big+Island+State+Park\/@43.6371605,-93.3111221,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x87f13108a457d7db:0xc33db6e02c4de0e5!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d43.6371566!4d-93.3089334\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Albert Lea<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>And lastly, just before you hit Iowa, sits <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/park.html?id=spk00175#homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Myre-Big Island State Park<\/a>. There are hiking trails along Albert Lea Lake, a ton of camping\/RV sites plus picnic tables and group center. Check off a Minnesota State Park and stretch your legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>I-35 in Minnesota<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Road trips don&#8217;t need to be boring from one destination to the next. Make note of these great stops along I-35 in Minnesota for your next trip. What are your I-35 must stops?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Did this post help you out? <\/strong>Support the work and pass along $5 for a Coors Light\u00a0\ud83d\ude09 VENMO: @Amber-LBB or PAYPAL: amber@littlebluebackpack.com. THANK YOU.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are driving from Minneapolis to the North Shore, the Twin Cities to Duluth, or all the way to Texas, you are spending most of your time on I-35\u2014one of the most popular freeways in Minnesota and a companion&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/road-trip-stops-off-i-35-in-minnesota\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5596,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,339,482],"tags":[476,475,480,478],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.2 - 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