I-94: Big Spunk Rest Area Eastbound PLAYGROUND

Honestly, for a highway rest stop, this one’s better than you’d expect. Pull off I-94 eastbound near Avon and let the kids burn some energy while you grab a breather — there’s a reason regulars on this stretch know to stop here. Big Spunk Lake is right nearby, which gives the whole area a nicer feel than your typical concrete-and-vending-machine pulloff. Restrooms, picnic tables, decent parking — everything you need to reset before pushing on through central Minnesota.