An unusual assortment of art, furniture, and other curiosities.

A 115-year-old restored German dining hall awaits those who venture beneath the Minnesota State Capitol.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

Built to house a chapter of the Knights Templar, this grandiose building is a relic of Freemasonry in Chicago a century ago.

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

Come for the giant taxidermy lion, stay for the knick knacks at this Minneapolis curiosity shop.

No one's quite sure where this quirky university tradition originated.

A butcher shop in Minneapolis has all the meats and cheeses you’d expect from any of its kind—except that all the products are vegan.

Funhouse of found art and participatory sculpture.

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

This taxidermic smorgasbord was co-created by an artist poached from the Museum of Natural History.

This little gem of a museum is a hidden jewel filled with prehistoric treasures.

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

The largest collection of historical roller skates in the world.

An ornate Art Deco tile mosaic representing Nebraskan life, both modern and prehistoric.

A palatial art deco restroom.

A nerdcentric group and creators of the Nerd Prom.

A warehouse for all of your architectural details.

One of the world's premier laboratories for hydraulic engineering research takes full advantage of the water's power.

This double-arched masonry highway bridge is the only structure of its kind in Minnesota.

A piece of solitude and tranquility in the heart of East Saint Paul.

A place to eat for on-the-run agents and espionage enthusiasts.

A forgotten Cold War relic hidden in the outskirts of a Wisconsin city.

This supper-club-turned-concert-venue still serves drinks at its original rotating bar.