Tag: Southern MN

Spam Museum Tour

From summer 2021, a trip from the Twin Cities to Austin, MN to tour the Spam Museum and check out some local lunch options. We’ll meet at Little Oscar’s Restaurant, leaving there shortly after 9:30am. Plan your timing accordingly if you want to have breakfast 

Redwing Scenic Tour and Picnic

Originally a Jaguar club event in 1988, this is a backroads tour from St. Paul to Bay Point Park in Redwing, MN. Start at Mounds Park: Thorn and Mounds Blvd in St. Paul, several blocks southeast of hwys 94 and 61. Note: route may include 

Antique tour: Chanhassen, Henderson, Jordan

From 2005, a small town tour southwest of the metro area. Start in Chanhassen at the Starbuck’s. Directions: Go south on hwy 101 to US 212 Turn right on 212 to Chaska Mustard Moon, 114 E 2nd street Linda’s Cellar, 112 E 2nd street Take 

Antique tour: Hastings to Redwing

From 1999, a tour of small towns south of the metro area, including Hastings, Miesville, Cannon Falls, and Redwing. Meet at the Park & Ride at 35E and Cliff Road in Eagan (NE corner of intersection). Directions: Go east on Cliff Road then right on 

Antique tour: Jordan, Carver, Shakopee

From 1996, a tour of shops from Lakeville to Shakopee. Route starts at the McStop in Lakeville (I-35 an country road 70). Directions: From the McStop, follow the frontage road about 2 miles south to Hot Sam’s Antiques Return to the McStop and head west