Montrose, South Dakota
Porter Sculpture Park
A roadside collection of over-sized iron creations that are a bit more macabre than most.
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Montrose, South Dakota
A roadside collection of over-sized iron creations that are a bit more macabre than most.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
More than 7,000 gallons of water pour over these cascading red quartzite waterfalls every second.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
At the turn of the 20th century, the Minnehaha County courthouse played host to sensational public divorce trials.
Red Wing, Minnesota
Inside this museum resides a boot fit for a giant.
Fountain City, Wisconsin
Hidden in magnificent rolling countryside, see what may be the largest modern stone circle in the world at Wisconsin's very own "Stonehenge”
Austin, Minnesota
Ever wanted to can Spam?
Blue Earth, Minnesota
This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.
Philip, South Dakota
Dedicated to the history of the 1,000 nuclear missiles that once covered the Great Plains.
Wall, South Dakota
One of the first intercontinental ballistic missile sites in the United States.
Wall, South Dakota
The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.
Rapid City, South Dakota
One of America's first dinosaur parks gives a window into Depression-era paleontology.
Philip, South Dakota
A six-ton, 12-foot-tall concrete prairie dog is touted as the largest in the world.
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Half of a waterfall goes into the river while the other half seems to disappear.
Duluth, Minnesota
This posh mansion began as a family's estate and ended as the site of a murder ripped from the pages of a pulp novel.
Minnesota
When waves crash onto this section of beach, the rocks sing a song.
Superior, Wisconsin
A collection of 1,300 accordions of all shapes and sizes displayed in chronological order.
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Duluth mineral magnates built this charming art deco lodge to be their private clubhouse.
San Diego, California
A hidden courtyard houses early 20th-century plaster masterpieces.
Walnut Grove, Minnesota
Elaborate drama imparts an appreciation for 19th century hardships.
Shafer, Minnesota
An amazing collection of sculptures and art.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
This statue of Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks immortalizes one of the greatest moments in American sports history.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Each of these 87 large stones has a unique message. Together, they form part of the Minnesota Military Family Tribute.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
A 115-year-old restored German dining hall awaits those who venture beneath the Minnesota State Capitol.
Denver, Colorado
Overlooking the Colorado Convention Center is this giant sculpture made from thousands of triangles.