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

The home where a lovestruck Fitzgerald wrote his first published novel, "This Side of Paradise."

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.

The Midwest's reigning king of surplus stores is full of nothing you need and everything you want.

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.

This bright yellow building is packed with sweet treats from all around the world, from chocolate-covered crickets to whoopie pies.

Enter the Forest of the Elves.

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

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

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

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

This large midwestern cavern features impressive rock formations and an underground waterfall.

Pickles belong on pizza and this freewheeling outpost proves it.