Minneapolis, Minnesota
Brickmania GHQ
The Real LegoLand.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Real LegoLand.
Gladbrook, Iowa
A single artist is behind these large-scale models made of hundreds of thousands of two-inch wooden matchsticks.
Dodgeville, Wisconsin
One of the last surviving C-97s sits in a field in front of a Wisconsin inn.
Orr, Minnesota
Where you can photograph wild black bears without worrying about becoming dinner.
Virginia, Minnesota
The world's largest floating loon bobs in the lake to kick off an annual festival.
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Home to a vast collection of The Wizard of Oz memorabilia and the site of an infamous theft.
Phillips, Wisconsin
An oddly poignant roadside attraction celebrating American folklore.
Sparta, Wisconsin
These molds for fiberglass statues have formed an eerie, accidental sculpture park.
Duluth, Minnesota
This posh mansion began as a family's estate and ended as the site of a murder ripped from the pages of a pulp novel.
Neillsville, Wisconsin
The world's largest talking cow would like to tell you about the benefits of 100% Wisconsin dairy products, if only she still could.
Neillsville, Wisconsin
This odd-shaped relic from the 1964 New York World's Fair found its way back home to Wisconsin.
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Giant six-pack could provide one person a six-pack a day for 3,351 years.
Alexandria, Minnesota
14th century Norse artifacts in Northwestern Minnesota could have proved a Viking landing before Columbus.
Alexandria, Minnesota
America's largest viking stands in a Minnesota city that believes it was visited by the ancient nords.
Harmony, Minnesota
This large midwestern cavern features impressive rock formations and an underground waterfall.
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
The titular fictional logger only inhabits this otherwise historically focussed museum via a piece of fiberglass kitsch.
Cold Spring, Minnesota
After four years of grasshopper plagues, this chapel was erected as a plea to God to make them end.
Dassel, Minnesota
The fungus-shaped vintage gas station has served multiple purposes over its lifetime, and now serves ice cream.
Jordan, Minnesota
This bright yellow building is packed with sweet treats from all around the world, from chocolate-covered crickets to whoopie pies.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Explore the History & Technology of Electronic Communication
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Eight "Guardians of Health" protect this art deco water tower from pollutants and bacteria.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A treehouse assailed by the elements and the government, now gone.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A museum dedicated to the exploring past, present, and future innovations.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
An unusual assortment of art, furniture, and other curiosities.