GET READY FOR A BIG ADVENTURE!
Explore the byways of beautiful Otter Tail County while discovering the towering, larger-than-life sculptures that make our region truly unique.
Visit all the giants of Otter Tail County
Otto The Otter
Built by Fergus Falls high school students under the direction of Steve Jaenisch in 1972 to commemorate the centennial founding of Fergus Falls. The icon represents the Otter Tail River and the Fergus Falls High School mascot.
15 feet tall, 40 feet long
Grotto Park, 112 W Washington Ave, Fergus Falls, MN (Map)
Tom the Turkey
Installed in its current location in 1998, after the original 1986 wooden statue was destroyed by a fire during renovations. The work of Wisconsin artist, Dave Oswald.
World's Largest
20 feet tall, 17 feet wide
103 S Lake St, Frazee, MN 56544 (Map)
Tractor
Made by Ken Nyberg in 1997. Contains 1,154 pieces of scrap iron, weighs 3,800 pounds, and was completed using 470 hours of labor. Located in the New York Mills Sculpture Park / The Barn.
17 feet tall
North Broadway Avenue & U.S. 10 & County Road 67, New York Mills, MN (Map)
Big Otter
Artist Ken Nyberg sculpted this mascot for Ottertail out of scrap steel. Visitors can enjoy taking photos with the statue and learning about the significance of otters in the area's ecosystem.
11 feet tall, 16 feet long
Main St & Hwy 78 (Buchanan Rd), Ottertail, MN (Map)
Watermelon
It was created by Ken Nyberg as an homage to the town's annual Watermelon Day. The sculpture weighs 1,000 lbs and took 121 hours and 512 pieces to complete. It joins other large items like a human foot and a wrench at the Nyberg Sculpture Park.
6001 E Front St, Vining, MN 56588 (Map)
Rusty the Fish
Artist Sue Seeger made Rusty out of scrap metal in 2015 thanks to a grant from Lake Region Arts Council.
112 S Lake Ave, Battle Lake MN (Map)
Coot
Built in 1991 by Steve Morgan for the Ashby Coot Feed.
World's Largest
10 feet tall
Downtown Ashby, MN (near city park/main street, Map)
The giants of Otter Tail County
Photo Credits: Prairie Chicken - minnemom/cc by-nd 2.0, Tom The Turkey - Sylvanus Teboh
Card Pick Up Locations
Battle Lake: Ben’s Bait
Fergus Falls: Fergus Falls Public Library, Otter Cove Children’s Museum
Henning: Landmark Center
New York Mills: Library
Ottertail: Thumper Pond Resort
Parker’s Prairie: Sammy’s One Stop
Pelican Rapids: Pelican Rapids Library, Strand Hardware
Perham: Library
Vergas: Billy’s Corner Bar
Vining: Big Foot Gas & Grocery
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Experience the charm of Otter Tail County, where serene waters meet stunning sunsets, creating the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable vacation filled with relaxation and adventure.
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