Hinckley, MN: Who Knew?

When my very good friend Jake turned 21 a couple of days ago, his mom decided to sponsor an overnight trip to Hinckley, MN for him and several of his friends. It was mostly for Grand Casino, which was an absolute blast! I'd never been to a casino before, and I'd certainly never gambled before. I'm very proud of myself because I didn't lose any money (I didn't have any to lose, so that was a very good thing), but I am a little embarrassed because at one point I was up by almost $200 and then...I just wasn't. Still, playing was so much that I didn't even care.

Casinos are also really bright and shiny, so I was happy to be there for a night. Overall, I am writing this because I was very pleasantly surprised by Hinckley as a road trip destination. I didn't really know what to expect, but I had an amazing time (and more importantly, so did Jake). In addition to the casino there was beer, there was a hot tub, we made friends with the dealer, and of course there was lots of laughter. It's a pretty happening little town, and the next time I need a daycation or overnight trip, I will happily keep it mind.