New Ulm, Minnesota
Hermann Heights Monument
A winged-helmed, sword-brandishing tribute to German Americans.
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Hinckley, Minnesota
Hinckley Fire Museum
Its collection contains relics from the devastating disaster that set the town ablaze.
Bloomington, Minnesota
The Mall of America
Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...
Edina, Minnesota
Southdale Center Shopping Mall
Opened in 1956, the first modern indoor shopping mall in the world was inspired by the shopping arcades found in European cities.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory (Como Park)
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.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Grave of Hubert H. Humphrey
Vice President Humphrey's final resting place is tucked away in this cemetery along with a few other notable figures.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Spoonbridge and Cherry
A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Stone Arch Bridge
The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mill City Museum and site of "The Great Mill Disaster"
When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.
Laona, Wisconsin
World's Largest Soup Kettle
This huge stew pot is the focal point of the "Community Soup" event, which honors tradition and soup.
