Rocky Taconite - Silver Bay, MN

Having been around since the 1950s, Rocky Taconite is still looking good! You can find him n the northwest corner of Hwy 5/Outer Drive and Adams Blvd, just west of Hwy 61.

Pierre the Pantsless Voyageur - Two Harbors, MN

He's huge and not wearing pants. You can find him alongside the road at (as of October 2016) the Earthwood Inn located at 933 Stanley Road in Two Harbors, Minnesota.

Swedish Coffee Pot Water Tower - Lindstrom, MN

This unique water tower can be found at 12849 North 1st Avenue in Lindstrom, Minnesota.

Woodbury - "The Walking Dead" Filming Location - Senoia, GA

Every fan of "The Walking Dead" needs to eventually take a trip to Senoia, Georgia. The whole Main Street was used in the TV series as the fictional town of Woodbury. In the above still from the show, we are looking north up Main Street. Below is the same location in August of 2016.

The above still shows Michonne and Andrea walking north up Main Street on the east side of the street near Senoia Coffee & Cafe (behind them); below in 2016.

Above shows The Governor and Andrea walking north up Main Street; below in 2016.

Above, Andrea and Michonne walk south, on the west side of Main Street; below in 2016.

In the above still, Merle and the Governor stand on the wall as The Governor hits golf balls. Directly behind them is Main Street. They are physically on Seavy Street hitting the balls west. Below is the same spot in August of 2016.

Nic & Norman's - Senoia, GA

In July of 2016, "Walking Dead" actor Norman Reedus and "Walking Dead" co-creator Greg Nicotero opened a restaurant together called Nic & Norman's. I was fortunate to have dined there in August of 2016, just one month after opening. I had Greg's special burger and it was easily one of the best burgers I have ever eaten. The food was great and the service was exceptional. Eat here and thank me later. You can find it at 20 Main Street in Senoia, Georgia.

Alexandria - "The Walking Dead" Filming Location - Senoia, GA

"The Walking Dead" is currently one of television's biggest shows. On a business trip this week, I was able to find the town used as the fictional 'Alexandria' on the show. They use real houses in a real neighborhood in Senoia, Georgia. Above are three stills from the show. Below is as close as I could get to it because, when I was there three days ago, they were filming. It was still a very cool experience.

Crystal Pepsi & Deep Fried Twinkies

That's right, that weird soda from the 1990's is back for a limited time! I simply couldn't resist trying the 2016 version. Apparently it's the taste of a new generation. Honestly, it just tastes like Pepsi and we all probably won't miss it when it's gone (again).

And if that weren't great enough, Hostess just released a popular State Fair treat: Deep Fried Twinkies! I tried them and I will say they take you right back to the Midway. I actually like them better than regular Twinkies. Nice work Hostess!

New Heights School - "The Cure" Filming Location - Stillwater, MN

The school used in the very opening scenes of the 1995 film "The Cure" is called New Heights School. Above is a still from the film and below is the same spot in July of 2016.

In the above still, principal character Erik walks north down Everett Street right in front of the school. Below is the same location in 2016.

As Erik walks north, we get a shot behind him facing south down Everett Street in the above image; below in 2016.

In the image above, Erik walks past the school bullies. Below is the same location in 2016.

We get a shot from Everett Street facing the school toward the bullies as Erik passes them. Below is the same location in 2016.

You can find this location at 614 West Mulberry Street in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Pioneer Park - "The Cure" Filming Location - Stillwater, MN

In the opening credits of the 1995 film "The Cure," character Erik walks home from school. One of the quick cuts we see on his journey home (above) is him running down a hill with a book bag over his head to block the rain. Below is the same spot in July of 2016. He is running south down 2nd Street North, right in front of Pioneer Park, in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Historic Stillwater Lift Bridge - "The Cure" Filming Location - Stillwater, MN

As characters Erik and Dexter make their venture down the St. Croix River in the above still from the film, the pass under the Historic Stillwater Lift Bridge. Below is the same spot in July of 2016. You can find it in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota as it connects Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Erik's House - "The Cure" Filming Location - Stillwater, MN

Above is a still from the film "The Cure," showing the exterior of principal character Erik's house. Below is the same location in July of 2016. You can find it at 717 1st Street South in Stillwater, Minnesota.

St. Croix Drug Store - "The Cure" Filming Location - Stillwater, MN

During the opening credits of the movie "The Cure," the character Erik is walking home from school. In the above still from the film, he walks past the business formerly known as the St. Croix Drug Store. Below is the location in July of 2016. You can find it on the northwest corner of Chestnut Street East and St. Croix Trail in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Broadway Stairs - "The Cure" Filming Location - Stillwater, MN

As the character Erik walks home from school in the opening credits of the film "The Cure," he walks up some steps and turns to walk down the street. Above is a still from the film and below is the same spot in July of 2016.

You can find this location on the far north end of Broadway Street South in Stillwater, Minnesota. The street itself is a dead end.

6th & Churchill - "The Cure" Filming Location - Stillwater, MN

In the above still from the film "The Cure," you can see Erik walking home from school. This scene takes place in the opening credits of the movie. Below is the same spot in July of 2016. You can find it where Churchill Street East meets 6th Avenue South in Stillwater, Minnesota.

2nd Street North Hill - "The Cure" Filming Location - Stillwater, MN

There's a scene in the 1995 film where the local bullies confront Erik and Dexter. In the still above from the film, the bullies shout at Erik and Dexter from atop a hill. Below is the same location in July of 2016.

As the bullies shout, Erik and Dexter stop and shout back at the bullies in the above still. Below is the same spot in 2016.

In the above still, the bullies walk down the hill to approach the boys; below in 2016. The light pole in the background is still there.

Erik throws a rock at one of the bullies in the still above; below in 2016.

Erik and Dexter make their getaway in the shopping cart down the 2nd Street North hill. Below is the same spot in 2016. This whole scene's location can be found close to the intersection of 2nd Street North and Laurel Street East in Stillwater, Minnesota.