Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hidden Beach
Secret hideaway for an alternative beach experience.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Edina, Minnesota
Southdale Center Shopping Mall
Opened in 1956, the first modern indoor shopping mall in the world was inspired by the shopping arcades found in European cities.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Washburn Park Water Tower
Eight "Guardians of Health" protect this art deco water tower from pollutants and bacteria.
Bloomington, Minnesota
The Mall of America
Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minnehaha Falls
This small, but beautiful waterfall has attracted visits from artists, composers, and two United States presidents.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Museum of Quackery and Medical Frauds
A museum within a museum, devoted to history's most questionable medical devices.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
'Miracle on Ice' Statue
This statue of Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks immortalizes one of the greatest moments in American sports history.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Peanuts Gang Bronzes
A tribute to Charles M. Schulz, who created the iconic cartoon that features Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and more.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
The Story Stones
Each of these 87 large stones has a unique message. Together, they form part of the Minnesota Military Family Tribute.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory (Como Park)
Home to the Amorphophallus titanum "Corpse Flower," which is among the largest flowers in the world and also smells powerfully of rotting flesh when in bloom.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Fireplace
This 85-year-old fireplace in an urban woodland is dedicated to a poet who recognized the beauty of a tree.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Ax-Man Surplus
The Midwest's reigning king of surplus stores is full of nothing you need and everything you want.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
University of Minnesota Shoe Tree
No one's quite sure where this quirky university tradition originated.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sculpture Clock
This 1960s kinetic artwork has been restored and is once again whirling away in downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mary Tyler Moore Statue
A bronze statue on a downtown corner honors Minneapolis's favorite career gal.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Times They Are A-Changin'
This kaleidoscopic mural shows Bob Dylan throughout his transition from young troubadour to Nobel laureate.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Prince’s Star at First Avenue
After the musical legend's death, his memorial was mysteriously graffitied in gold.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sidewalk Harp
A whimsical sensor instrument for Minneapolitans to play on their walks to work.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sheridan Memorial Park
This sculpture is dedicated to Minnesota natives who served in combat.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Zoran's Sculpture Park
A Perpetually Under construction Park.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Elf Door at Deming Heights Park
Enter the Forest of the Elves.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Alpine Asphalt's Wall of Skis
A fence constructed completely of skis on Monroe Street.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Casket Arts Building
A Building for Your (Former) Funerary Needs.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Four Churches on One City Block
Sleepy Minneapolis block beats Guinness Record for most churches on one city block.
