The Big Fish, Roadside attraction in Bena, Minnesota, US
The 65-foot-long wooden muskie structure stands along U.S. Highway 2, painted in olive green with red eyes made from Coca-Cola signs.
Built in 1958 as the Big Muskie Drive-In restaurant, the structure initially featured an interior lunch counter serving hamburgers and ice cream through a side window.
The wooden fish creation represents Minnesota's tradition of roadside attractions and earned recognition on Charles Kuralt's On the Road television program.
Located near Lake Winnibigoshish, visitors can access the Big Fish year-round for photographs and visit the adjacent Big Fish Supper Club for meals.
The structure contains exposed wall studs inside that mirror the curved ribs of an actual fish, creating an anatomically inspired interior design.
GPS coordinates: 47.35162,-94.26663
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:53
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