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Terraced flowerbeds and rock sculptures in the midst of the Minnesota wilderness.

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14th century Norse artifacts in Northwestern Minnesota could have proved a Viking landing before Columbus.

Summer in the "Turtle Racing Capital of the World" means rousing weekly reptile races.

The site of Minnesota’s worst mining disaster, now reclaimed by nature.

After four years of grasshopper plagues, this chapel was erected as a plea to God to make them end.

The history of central Minnesota under one roof.

Thousands of majestic trumpeter swans fill this park, sounding distinctly like a certain brass instrument.

A stone face watches over the river.

An old water tower converted into a functioning large Swedish coffee pot showcases Lindström, Minnesota's Swedish roots

A park full of giant teddy bear statues was an anonymous gift to its host city

For over a century, it was a crucial center of mental health treatment and also the source of many local legends.

The longest pedestrian tunnel in the world.

An ancient Roman temple hidden in the basement of Römerpassage, a modern shopping mall.

A goofy attempt to generate business for a repair shop turned into one of Ottawa's favorite tourist attractions.

The tunnels in the ruins of this failed British World War II defensive line bear the names of famous London streets.

An alchemist's “magic door” stands in the middle of a Roman park.

Some museums preserve beautiful things; this museum preserves hard work.

This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.

A prime example of New Orleans' unique architecture these early 20th century homes were built to look like steamboats.

This Birdsill Holly fire hydrant is the remnant of a very different type of hydration innovation.

Chef Serigne Mbaye weaves stories through his carefully composed modern Senegalese tasting menus.

A hurricane-stricken oak tree has been reborn as a beautiful chainsaw artwork.

In 1810, free people of color made up more of New Orleans's population than any other Southern city.