This was a fun place to stop on our MN road trip. The museum and gift shop weren't open so I can't give it an Excellent rating. It was fun to see all the folks come thru to see the twine ball in the guest notebook. Crazy to think how some folks spend their time :)
Fun, funkey, quick stop and really silly. If you are in the area, stop by and take a look. The lakes in the area are really pretty.
My wife and I stopped at the twine ball on our way to Hutchinson, MN.There was snow on the ground, but the sidewalks were cleared for visitors. We ran into another pair of "tourists" and got our picture taken by them and returned the favor. Their is a guestbook to sign in the mailbox, but you might want to bring your own pen as they freeze up in the winter temps. More signage in town would be helpful. If ever passing through Darwin, it is worth the five minute stop.
If you are driving past and are close then stop and take a look, but only if you are close and are passing otherwise don't make a special trip to see the ball of twine.
Kris-cross this country and you'll find all sorts of neat and interesting stuff just along the side of the road: big plastic fish, a wooden cut-out of a huge surfer dude so you can stick your head through - and - the World's Largest Ball of TWINE right there in Darwin, Minnesota.I am a travel enthusiast and I have been to all 50 States - that's right - love me some road trips.Check out my YouTube travel videos:Doug Logeais 50 StatesDoug Logeais Big Plastic FishGet out there. Explore. And scream at the top of you lungs the whole time!Have fun!Doug Logeais
There were 8 of us in a motorhome that stopped to see the twine ball. It is outside in a glass room so no charges to see it. The museum was fun with the usual overpriced T-shirts and such. Probably would have spent more if the prices were lower. Don't expect any directional signs when you come into town. It is across from the town park. Worth the stop!
My family and I love stuff like this so we stop by the Twine Ball whenever we're passing thru the area. What ever would posses a man to create this is beyond me, but I'm glad he did, and I'm glad the town is preserving this bit of weirdness for generations to come.Whenever we've been there the museum has been closed, so I suggest calling ahead to get the operating times if you wish to go into the museum & gift shop. Otherwise the twine ball is always open!
It was a classic roadside attraction with plenty of information about it. The store and museum were not open when we went, but we could still take pictures and see it just as well.
Very small town. The museum for the town was very interesting. The museum was closed when we got there, so we just looked and took pictures of the ball of twine. But the Mayor was out side and went and got the keys and gave us a tour of the museum. Very nice person, and he knew the history of the town. Bought another treasured T-shirt!!!!!