The remains of a enormous earthen figure of unknown origins cuts across a rural Wisconsin road.

A large circus museum with summer performances.

This circus town museum recognizes the outstanding clowns of history.

A bypass decorated with large wooden troll carvings.

This cave holds a surprisingly colorful variety of geological oddities.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

A remote hill on a stretch of country road where the laws of physics are defied... or so it seems.

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.

This pebble beach is so beautiful that taking its rocks is against the law.

Vikings and Evangelicals have both had a hand in this replica medieval church.

Restaurant in Northern Wisconsin comes with a unique feature: a grassy roof covered in living goats.

A one-stop shop for all things snowmobile, started by a snowmobile-obsessed group of friends in Wisconsin.

The highest point in Wisconsin is capped by two towers that are not as mythic as Tolkien's but provide much better views.

A haunting army of decomposing, moss-covered stuffed animals and dolls guard this swinging truss.

This picturesque cliffside beacon no longer calls to sailors but shines once a year in honor of a famous shipwreck.

Minnesota's highest point is a scenic vista marked by a plaque and armies of mosquitoes.

At this Minnesota state park you can easily wade across the source of the mighty Mississippi.

This old residential building was once the largest flour mill in the world.

The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.

One of the world's premier laboratories for hydraulic engineering research takes full advantage of the water's power.

A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

This bright yellow building is packed with sweet treats from all around the world, from chocolate-covered crickets to whoopie pies.

A winged-helmed, sword-brandishing tribute to German Americans.