• Vehicle services including gas or alternative fuels and oil
• Restroom facilities and drinking water
• Continuous, staffed operation at least 12 hours per day, 7 days per week
• Public access to a telephone
• Maximum distance of service: 3 miles in Urban areas and 15 miles in Rural areas

• Provide at least 2 meals a day during normal mealtimes of breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Continuous, staffed food service operation at least 6 days per week except holidays
• Seating capacity for at least 20 people
• Restroom facilities
• State or local licensing or approval, where required
• Public access to a telephone
• Maximum distance of service: 3 miles in Urban areas and 15 miles in Rural areas

• Adequate sleeping accommodations
• Restroom facilities
• State or local licensing or approval, where required
• Public access to a telephone
• Maximum distance of service: 3 miles in Urban areas and 15 miles in Rural areas

• Sites for camping
• Parking accommodations for each campsite
• Restroom facilities and drinking water
• State or local licensing or approval, where required
• Maximum distance of service: 10 miles in Urban areas and 15 miles in Rural areas

Historic Site or District

• Historic sites shall have definite historical significance as determined and approved by the MN Historical Society and State Signing Engineer.
• Historic District requests shall be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Requests will be accepted from a local government agency and shall contain the following: A map of the district, photographic evidence of street signage, and evidence that the district is providing information regarding the district in a publicly accessible location within the district.

Cultural Site

• Sites shall be limited to include any facility for the live performing arts, exhibits, or concerts. The facility must have a seating capacity of 2,500 seats and hold at least 50 events per year.

Recreational Site

• Recreational Area: Areas that include activities such as: hiking, bicycling, boating, fishing, kayaking, rafting, public golfing, skiing and off-highway vehicle riding.
• Amusement Park: A permanent area, which is open to the general public for entertainment rides and food services.
• Arenas: A stadium, sports complex, auditorium, fairgrounds, civic or convention center or racetrack. The facility must have a seating capacity of 2,500 seats and hold at least 50 events per year.
• Natural Interest Area: An area of natural or scenic beauty.

Educational Site

• Zoo, Aquarium, or Botanical Park.
• Facility Tour Location: A factory, institution, or plant which conducts daily public tours on a regular scheduled basis during hours of operation.
• Museum: Works of historic, artistic, or scientific value are cared for and exhibited.