20,000 pieces in a Frank Gehry-designed building.

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

When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.

The dishes at this restaurant by The Sioux Chef celebrate indigenous heritage.

After the musical legend's death, his memorial was mysteriously graffitied in gold.

This kaleidoscopic mural shows Bob Dylan throughout his transition from young troubadour to Nobel laureate.

A bronze statue on a downtown corner honors Minneapolis's favorite career gal.

One of two giant blue cockerel statues erected with an intentional double meaning.

A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.

Secret hideaway for an alternative beach experience.

Eight "Guardians of Health" protect this art deco water tower from pollutants and bacteria.

Opened in 1956, the first modern indoor shopping mall in the world was inspired by the shopping arcades found in European cities.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

Built in 1931, this small passageway is believed to be the first modern skyway.

A museum within a museum, devoted to history's most questionable medical devices.

This secret gem of a toy store houses a rideable carousel populated with fantasy animals.

Dakota legend claims this locally iconic pinnacle was once part of a sacred burial site that was cleaved in two.

This large midwestern cavern features impressive rock formations and an underground waterfall.

Elaborate drama imparts an appreciation for 19th century hardships.

The remnants of an early American attempt at missile defense.

A rim-made reptile in North Dakota.

This park straddling the United States-Canadian border has been a symbol of peace since 1932.

The world's tallest turtle riding the world's largest snowmobile.

A monument to the center of the North American continent may be off by a few miles.