Denver, Colorado
Mile-High Steps at the Colorado State Capitol
The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).
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Denver, Colorado
The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).
Denver, Colorado
Overlooking the Colorado Convention Center is this giant sculpture made from thousands of triangles.
Stillwater, Minnesota
A park full of giant teddy bear statues was an anonymous gift to its host city
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This landmark honoring a local beer brand is an iconic part of the Minneapolis skyline.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Downtown Minneapolis mixed art and function by turning some of their sewer covers into works of art.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
After the musical legend's death, his memorial was mysteriously graffitied in gold.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
One of two giant blue cockerel statues erected with an intentional double meaning.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
The world's largest otter started his life as a high school shop project.
Lindstrom, Minnesota
An old water tower converted into a functioning large Swedish coffee pot showcases Lindström, Minnesota's Swedish roots
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
This sprawling building built in 1890 was one of Minnesota’s earliest and largest mental health facilities.
Vining, Minnesota
Scrap metal transformed into surreal roadside art.
Underwood, Minnesota
Nestled on the banks of the scenic Otter Tail River, this mill stands in memorial of Minnesota's flour-filled past.
Glen Arbor Township, Michigan
This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.
Traverse City, Michigan
Former self-sufficient mental institution now a planned community.
Traverse City, Michigan
This enchanting forest trail leads to ethereal abodes and a giant bird's nest.
Traverse City, Michigan
It leads to a former hospital’s old root cellar.
Traverse City, Michigan
Once a home for cows and hay, this barn has been transformed into an event cathedral.
Leland, Michigan
Stop by this fifth-generation fish market and smokehouse for the catch of the day.
Leland, Michigan
A preserved stump is all that remains of the once-mighty hardwood.
Leland, Michigan
A charming remnant of 19th-century fishing towns sits on Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula.
Traverse City, Michigan
A humble ode to the heroic air rescue efforts of the United States Coast Guard serving on the Great Lakes.
Traverse City, Michigan
An enormous roadside pan tells the story of a battle for pie glory.