Rochester, Minnesota
Corn Water Tower
This water tower has been a staple of the Rochester skyline since 1931.
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Rochester, Minnesota
This water tower has been a staple of the Rochester skyline since 1931.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This iconic water tower and failed bandstand is open for panoramic views once a year.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
One of the coolest murals in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Eight "Guardians of Health" protect this art deco water tower from pollutants and bacteria.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.
Austin, Minnesota
Ever wanted to can Spam?
Cloquet, Minnesota
The famed architect designed this Minnesota gas station of the future with a lookout tower.
Galveston, Texas
This private mansion turned Catholic bishop’s home is an iconic Galveston building.
Austin, Texas
An 18-foot-tall troll sculpture, made from recycled wood and materials found in nature.
Dallas, Texas
This sculpture of a bowler hat is complemented by a matching umbrella a few blocks away.
Hidalgo, Texas
A statue in the Texas town that proudly calls itself the killer bee capital of the world.
Dallas, Texas
A "Texanic" (gigantic Texas) collection of Art Deco architecture at Dallas' historic Fair Park.
Houston, Texas
This historical air terminal in Houston is slowly becoming an aviation museum dedicated to the city's aeronautical history.
Houston, Texas
Giant heads occasionally litter the industrial Houston neighborhood where sculptor David Adickes has his studio.
Dallas, Texas
A serene temple with stunning stained glass hides in downtown Dallas.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
After being abandoned for decades, Oklahoma’s first air-conditioned theatre was reborn in the new century.
Rapid City, South Dakota
South Dakota's oldest operating brewery is housed inside a historic firehouse.
Medora, North Dakota
Home of a French nobleman's short-lived attempt at raising cattle in the Badlands of North Dakota.
Dunseith, North Dakota
A rim-made reptile in North Dakota.
Minot, North Dakota
This museum is a full-size replica of an original church constructed during the 13th-century.
Mehama, Oregon
Multiple waterfalls and several historic CCC buildings anchor this state park in Oregon's Willamette Valley.
Shedd, Oregon
The last water-powered mill in Oregon is open daily for free tours and has a surprising history.
Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Ride a mechanical corn dog at the alleged birthplace of America's favorite deep-fried wiener.
McMinnville, Oregon
A 36-ton remnant of the last Ice Age now resides amid picturesque vineyards.