Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Duquesne Incline
There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.
Rotorua, New Zealand
Major tourist destination known for its bubbling mud-pools and hot thermal springs.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires' city of the dead contains some very famous remains, including Eva Perón.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
This historic, palatial theater is now one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A place to eat for on-the-run agents and espionage enthusiasts.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.
Washington, Wisconsin
Vikings and Evangelicals have both had a hand in this replica medieval church.
Middleton, Wisconsin
More than 5,000 contemporary and "historic" mustards from around the world.
Hayward, Wisconsin
143 feet of leaping muskie whose mouth can be used as a wedding venue.
Austin, Minnesota
Ever wanted to can Spam?
Bloomington, Minnesota
Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...
Saint Paul, Minnesota
World's largest carved onyx figure stands as a tribute to enduring peace.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
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.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
The Midwest's reigning king of surplus stores is full of nothing you need and everything you want.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This iconic water tower and failed bandstand is open for panoramic views once a year.
Spring Green, Wisconsin
A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.