Bemidji, Minnesota
Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox
These crudely shaped folk giants may be the the second most photographed statues in the U.S.
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Bemidji, Minnesota
These crudely shaped folk giants may be the the second most photographed statues in the U.S.
Two Harbors, Minnesota
This picturesque cliffside beacon no longer calls to sailors but shines once a year in honor of a famous shipwreck.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.
Lake Itasca, Minnesota
At this Minnesota state park you can easily wade across the source of the mighty Mississippi.
Bloomington, Minnesota
Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...
Saint Paul, Minnesota
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.
Blue Earth, Minnesota
This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.
Jordan, Minnesota
This bright yellow building is packed with sweet treats from all around the world, from chocolate-covered crickets to whoopie pies.
Des Moines, Iowa
The magazine keeps a perfectly groomed display garden for its photo shoots.
Butte, Montana
The oldest continuously-operating Chinese restaurant in the United States has been in business since 1911.
East Palo Alto, California
An eatery within a Bay Area Buddhist temple pulls off all your favorite Vietnamese classics without the meat.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Around half a million years ago, these magnificent columnar basalt cliffs were formed from cooling lava.
Guernsey, Wyoming
Long before guestbooks and hotels, frontier travelers signed their names on this rock face.
Rapid City, South Dakota
Thanks to a loophole in property ownership, this alleyway has become a cacophonous street gallery.