Big Spunk Rest Area

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This rest area is located along the eastbound path of I-94 in central Minnesota, at mile-marker 152 just west of Avon. It conforms to most Minnesota rest area styles, having separate truck and auto parking, a heavily-treed grassy area spotted with park benches and outdoor shelters, a 'pet exercise area' separated from the main area by the parking spaces, and a clean, large building with spacious restrooms.

Main Building

The rest stop building has a payphone, large restrooms, and three vending machines. The center of the large entry atrium is clumsily occupied by a large three-sided metal kiosk, approximately 5' to a side, covered with maps and housing the one payphone. The vending machines are not branded by any soda company: they are titled "Great River Road Scenic Byway" and "Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway".

"Great River Road Scenic Byway" vending machine
"Great River Road Scenic Byway" vending machine


Internet Notariety

The name "big spunk" appeals to the least-common-demoninator humor that is common on the internet, with photos appearing on a number of popular websites: