He watches over the gas stations and trinket stops of Blue Earth, MN.Jolly Green Giant (04/2005. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @greefus groinks
In Blue Earth, Minnesota, the Jolly Green Giant has been towering over visitors since 1979. This 55-foot-tall statue was built to honor the local canning industry and its famous mascot. Today, the giant is a beloved photo op and a symbol of agricultural pride. Visit this green goliath and take a stroll through the nearby Giant Museum, where you can learn all about the history of this cheerful colossus.