Overview
Blue Earth is a city in Faribault County. Situated in the corn belt, Blue Earth is a small community with a population of under 4,000 residents and home to the 56 ft tall statue of the Jolly Green Giant.
1 sights · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Blue Earth
Jolly Green Giant Statue
A 55-foot tall statue of the mascot for the Green Giant frozen and canned vegetable company.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 9°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Aug. (climate data from nearby Minneapolis)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MCW Mason City Municipal Airport, Mason City — 51 mi away. Directions
- FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport, Fort Dodge — 75 mi away. Directions
- MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 96 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $70–$70 a night (typical $80), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$110, mid-range ~$160, comfortable ~$240.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Food for you
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See
See Jolly Green Giant Statue
A 55-foot tall statue of the mascot for the Green Giant frozen and canned vegetable company.
Sleep
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