Community bookshelf of 25-foot-tall book spines.

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.

This hand-carved wooden carousel in the Story City North Park was built in 1913.

The world's largest otter started his life as a high school shop project.

This replica of an 8th century burial ship actually sailed to Norway before returning home to Minnesota.

14th century Norse artifacts in Northwestern Minnesota could have proved a Viking landing before Columbus.

America's largest viking stands in a Minnesota city that believes it was visited by the ancient nords.

The statue honors the booming birds Rothsay, Minnesota, is famous for.

"...I guess that was your accomplice in the wood chipper?"

This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

An oddly poignant roadside attraction celebrating American folklore.

A larger-than-life version of the hat beloved by hunters, outdoorsmen, and Holden Caulfield.

This friendly fellow was built to honor an advancement in mineral processing.

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.

These crudely shaped folk giants may be the the second most photographed statues in the U.S.

A town honors its legacy of traditional American Indian pipe carving with one gigantic pipe.

Elaborate drama imparts an appreciation for 19th century hardships.

The famed architect designed this Minnesota gas station of the future with a lookout tower.

An amazing collection of sculptures and art.

This lone survivor of a regional franchise still slings delicious burgers and colossal servings of fries.

The remains of a World War II munitions factory still haunt the fields of this Twin Cities suburb.

This secret gem of a toy store houses a rideable carousel populated with fantasy animals.

This punny mirror of another Wisconsin attraction is exactly what it sounds like.