It always amazes me at how much content there really is off any given interstate exit.
For years we rode through Austin, Minnesota, sticking to Interstate 90 because that is what we do. Little did we know that only a short distance to the south of exit 178b, in the refurbished remains of an old K-Mart building was one of the truly interesting museums of middle America.
Whether or not Spam is a part of your diet is very much beside the point, as the museum, sponsored by Hormel, explains it history, tracks its success, shows its content and even pokes a little fun at itself.
Next time through Austin, it will be well worth the hour it takes to discover a product that became an American icon.
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