Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mill Ruins Park
This unusual public park, which contains an eclectic mix of industrial remains from the 19th century, originated as an archaeological dig in the 1980s.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
This unusual public park, which contains an eclectic mix of industrial remains from the 19th century, originated as an archaeological dig in the 1980s.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A damaged tree turned into a whimsical giant pencil that is sharpened each year.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nicknamed the 'Minnehaha Bunny,' this bronze sculpture is nine feet long and weighs 1,500 pounds.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This kaleidoscopic mural shows Bob Dylan throughout his transition from young troubadour to Nobel laureate.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
One of two giant blue cockerel statues erected with an intentional double meaning.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This 1960s kinetic artwork has been restored and is once again whirling away in downtown Minneapolis.
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.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.
Two Harbors, Minnesota
This picturesque cliffside beacon no longer calls to sailors but shines once a year in honor of a famous shipwreck.
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Duluth mineral magnates built this charming art deco lodge to be their private clubhouse.
Duluth, Minnesota
This rare vessel mixed luxury with labor before being converted to a museum and sometimes haunted maze.
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Even in death, he's still your huckleberry.
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The red crab exhibits one of the most spectacular migrations on earth, despite manmade obstacles.
Morrison, Colorado
See 150 million-year-old dinosaur tracks and bones dating back to the Jurassic period.
Douglas, Wyoming
A scenic natural bridge with a creek running underneath.
Estes Park, Colorado
An annual festival celebrating Colorado's most famous frozen corpse.
Clark, Colorado
A long and winding trail through history led to the current iteration of this mountaintop tower.
Creede, Colorado
A fake mine that was made using real mining techniques which is also used as a community center.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.
Cañon City, Colorado
This razorback ridgeline has doubled as a scenic drive since the early 1900s.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
This super steep hike ascends 2,000 feet in less than a mile.
Rifle, Colorado
You might want to bring a rain jacket to this travertine triple waterfall.
Vernal, Utah
Built for a motel, this cartoon dino is now a symbol of the area's paleontological heritage.