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An emporium for the weird, creepy, rare, and just plain gross.

The seamy, underground secrets of Portland's criminal past.

These old stone ruins in the Oregon wilderness were once bathrooms and are steeped in legends of murder.

On the Oregon coast is a natural hole that seems to be draining the sea.

The Largest Little Museum in the Northwest.

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

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

An old soap company building now houses one of Minneapolis’s oldest independent non-profit art galleries.

A treehouse assailed by the elements and the government, now gone.

This sculpture is dedicated to Minnesota natives who served in combat.

Nicknamed the "Grand Canyon of the North," this open-pit mine in Minnesota has a much shorter history.

Hunting trophies and antique guns make up the unusual display at this Minnesota bank building.

The history of central Minnesota under one roof.

This cairn in the shape of a woman has looked over a tiny Minnesota town for well over a century.

Home to a 26-foot-tall statue of an American icon.

Opened in 1956, the first modern indoor shopping mall in the world was inspired by the shopping arcades found in European cities.

An underappreciated sculpture garden just a few blocks from the capitol building.

This metal shop's yard is filled with cutout art including an Eiffel Tower replica and Noah's Arch.

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

A garden full of metal sculptures that celebrate the double bass.

Each of these 87 large stones has a unique message. Together, they form part of the Minnesota Military Family Tribute.

This century-old barn is home to a homey, eclectic film festival.

Built in 1931, this small passageway is believed to be the first modern skyway.

The largest Walleye statue in the world calls this Minnesota town home.