Now that warm weather has come to Minnesota, it’s time to start planning road trips! We’ve put together plenty of Minnesota road trips that will inspire you to head out for a weekend adventure. But there’s one big obstacle to every road trip: where do you eat? If you’re in south-central Minnesota this summer, stop at our favorite roadside hamburger hut. This spot is sure to stir up nostalgia – and fill up empty stomachs!

The Country Drive In is a roadside hamburger hut in Winthrop, Minnesota. You'll find it at 802 5th St. W, Winthrop, MN 55396.
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Visitors should take the name seriously. It really is in the country! The restaurant is surrounded by vast fields on all sides.
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But its rural location doesn't make the Country Drive In any less delicious. There's a reason this spot has been for more than 50 years!
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When you pull up, you'll notice a small drive-in area for cars. There are also a few picnic tables at the front of the restaurant.
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The menu is posted right outside the ordering window. It's full of all-American classics.
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Of course, being a drive-in restaurant, the burger is one of the most popular menu items.
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Accompanied by fries or onion rings - or even tater tots - this will be a hearty meal to get you back on the road satisfied.
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If burgers aren't your thing, they do have hot dogs, chicken, and shrimp dinners. Yum!
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Don't forget to wash it all down with a tasty ice cream cone or candy-filled flurry. It doesn't get much more summery than that!
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Next time you're on the road in southern Minnesota, do stop at this roadside hamburger hut. It's been serving up delicious meals to travelers and locals alike for more than half a century!
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For more information about the Country Drive In in Winthrop, Minnesota, check out their website and Facebook page.

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