Saugatuck, Michigan
Saugatuck Chain Ferry
This is the last hand-cranked chain ferry of its kind in operation in the United States.
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Saugatuck, Michigan
This is the last hand-cranked chain ferry of its kind in operation in the United States.
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
One of the largest aviation events in the world brings half a million aircraft enthusiasts to Wisconsin each year.
Neillsville, Wisconsin
Built in 1933, this unique ballroom is nicknamed the "floating dance floor."
Athens, Wisconsin
The center of the only hemisphere that awards visitors with a commemorative coin.
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Home to a vast collection of The Wizard of Oz memorabilia and the site of an infamous theft.
Hibbing, Minnesota
Where one of America's greatest songwriters lived before he was Bob Dylan.
Hibbing, Minnesota
An abandoned bus station transformed into a museum dedicated to the history of Greyhound Lines, in the place where it all began.
Hibbing, Minnesota
Nicknamed the "Grand Canyon of the North," this open-pit mine in Minnesota has a much shorter history.
Tower, Minnesota
Minnesota's oldest and deepest mine is now an underground physics laboratory.
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Duluth mineral magnates built this charming art deco lodge to be their private clubhouse.
Two Harbors, Minnesota
This picturesque cliffside beacon no longer calls to sailors but shines once a year in honor of a famous shipwreck.
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.
Hayward, Wisconsin
143 feet of leaping muskie whose mouth can be used as a wedding venue.
Shafer, Minnesota
An amazing collection of sculptures and art.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
An architecturally-focused antique shop.
Edina, Minnesota
Opened in 1956, the first modern indoor shopping mall in the world was inspired by the shopping arcades found in European cities.
Bloomington, Minnesota
Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...
Darwin, Minnesota
17,400 lbs., 12 feet in diameter, and 29 years in the making.
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.
New Ulm, Minnesota
A winged-helmed, sword-brandishing tribute to German Americans.
Walnut Grove, Minnesota
Elaborate drama imparts an appreciation for 19th century hardships.
Blue Earth, Minnesota
This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.
Austin, Minnesota
Ever wanted to can Spam?