La Pointe, Wisconsin
Apostle Island Sea Caves
These Great Lakes sea caves accessible by boat in the summer turn into temples of ice reachable by foot in the winter.
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La Pointe, Wisconsin
These Great Lakes sea caves accessible by boat in the summer turn into temples of ice reachable by foot in the winter.
Minnesota
When waves crash onto this section of beach, the rocks sing a song.
Two Harbors, Minnesota
This picturesque cliffside beacon no longer calls to sailors but shines once a year in honor of a famous shipwreck.
Bemidji, Minnesota
This ambitious attraction was the brain child of a lake resort impresario, and built by the WPA.
Bemidji, Minnesota
These crudely shaped folk giants may be the the second most photographed statues in the U.S.
New Ulm, Minnesota
A winged-helmed, sword-brandishing tribute to German Americans.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
World's largest carved onyx figure stands as a tribute to enduring peace.
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.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Enter the Forest of the Elves.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
The basement bowling alley of this St. Paul dive bar is decorated with thousands of dollar bills.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A whimsical sensor instrument for Minneapolitans to play on their walks to work.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
No one's quite sure where this quirky university tradition originated.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This 1960s kinetic artwork has been restored and is once again whirling away in downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Eight "Guardians of Health" protect this art deco water tower from pollutants and bacteria.
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.
Belgrade, Minnesota
This Minnesota town celebrated the state's 100-year anniversary by creating a massive ode to nature's smartest bird.
Madison, Minnesota
This giant fiberglass cod celebrates Madison's self-proclaimed status as the U.S. capital of lutefisk.
Blue Earth, Minnesota
This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.
West Bend, Iowa
A four story, football field-sized, nine-grotto creation made of shells, minerals, and rare stones.
Austin, Minnesota
Ever wanted to can Spam?
Clear Lake, Iowa
A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.