A popular winter vacation destination for migrating monarch butterflies.

A classic carnival ride that was carved to be untouchable.

The oldest badlands in North America, Makoshika State Park takes it name from the Lakota words for broken land.

A replica of a fort built from a frontier town's mass hysteria in the face of false reports of impending Native American violence.

This municipal park along the Missouri River honors the galley central to the Lewis & Clark Expedition with a replica ship and sculptures.

The metal bird, nicknamed "Sandy," stands nearly 40 feet tall and is an homage to the birds that migrate through North Dakota every year.

In an alley behind a Fargo bar, you can roleplay as Mario while interacting with a popular street mural.

One of two giant blue cockerel statues erected with an intentional double meaning.

A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.

This unassuimng grain elevator, commonly confused for a smokestack, helped inspire the modern architecture movement.

With a 90-foot wingspan, the world’s largest loon sculpture stands outside Allianz Field.

This landmark honoring a local beer brand is an iconic part of the Minneapolis skyline.

A butcher shop in Minneapolis has all the meats and cheeses you’d expect from any of its kind—except that all the products are vegan.

A fence constructed completely of skis on Monroe Street.

This bridge is haunted by the ghost of a distraught mother.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

A Perpetually Under construction Park.

This sculpture is dedicated to Minnesota natives who served in combat.

This small, but beautiful waterfall has attracted visits from artists, composers, and two United States presidents.

A tribute to Charles M. Schulz, who created the iconic cartoon that features Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and more.

A spooky defunct railroad tunnel now part of a sprawling trail.

Half of a waterfall goes into the river while the other half seems to disappear.

Minnesota's highest point is a scenic vista marked by a plaque and armies of mosquitoes.

A whimsical sensor instrument for Minneapolitans to play on their walks to work.