West Bend, Iowa
Father Paul Dobberstein's Grotto of the Redemption
A four story, football field-sized, nine-grotto creation made of shells, minerals, and rare stones.
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West Bend, Iowa
A four story, football field-sized, nine-grotto creation made of shells, minerals, and rare stones.
Spillville, Iowa
Elaborate hand-carved wooden clocks two brothers made in their spare time are on display at this handsome little museum.
Britt, Iowa
An old town theater converted into a celebration of the hobo legacy.
Fountain City, Wisconsin
A curious sculpture garden and museum in Cochrane, Wisconsin.
Fountain City, Wisconsin
This punny mirror of another Wisconsin attraction is exactly what it sounds like.
Austin, Minnesota
Ever wanted to can Spam?
Taylors Falls, Minnesota
A stone face watches over the river.
Shafer, Minnesota
An amazing collection of sculptures and art.
Rosemount, Minnesota
The remains of a World War II munitions factory still haunt the fields of this Twin Cities suburb.
North St Paul, Minnesota
Admire the art and then buy a raccoon skull cleaned by flesh-eating beetles.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A Foundry on a Sleepy Street.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Downtown Minneapolis mixed art and function by turning some of their sewer covers into works of art.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
An architecturally-focused antique shop.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Funhouse of found art and participatory sculpture.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This iconic water tower and failed bandstand is open for panoramic views once a year.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This lab's maddening silence is good for business but bad for sanity.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Secret hideaway for an alternative beach experience.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A museum dedicated to the exploring past, present, and future innovations.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Eight "Guardians of Health" protect this art deco water tower from pollutants and bacteria.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
A museum within a museum, devoted to history's most questionable medical devices.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
World's largest carved onyx figure stands as a tribute to enduring peace.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
These curious caverns have been home to mushrooms, gangsters, and disco.