Council Bluffs, Iowa
Golden Spike Monument
This massive railroad spike celebrates the 1939 premiere of the movie “Union Pacific.”
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Council Bluffs, Iowa
This massive railroad spike celebrates the 1939 premiere of the movie “Union Pacific.”
Council Bluffs, Iowa
The world's only three-story rotary jail is now a museum to a bizarre trend in prison design.
Ames, Iowa
Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.
Mount Vernon, Iowa
A hidden barn-sized rendition of Grant Wood's most famous, and most parodied, painting.
Rochester, Minnesota
This water tower has been a staple of the Rochester skyline since 1931.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Built in 1931, this small passageway is believed to be the first modern skyway.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Where the notorious gang lived while on the run from the FBI.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
This double-arched masonry highway bridge is the only structure of its kind in Minnesota.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Triangular House built on a leafy residential street in St. Paul.
Bloomington, Minnesota
Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This old residential building was once the largest flour mill in the world.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Downtown Minneapolis mixed art and function by turning some of their sewer covers into works of art.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A whimsical sensor instrument for Minneapolitans to play on their walks to work.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
After the musical legend's death, his memorial was mysteriously graffitied in gold.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A bronze statue on a downtown corner honors Minneapolis's favorite career gal.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This kaleidoscopic mural shows Bob Dylan throughout his transition from young troubadour to Nobel laureate.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This 1960s kinetic artwork has been restored and is once again whirling away in downtown Minneapolis.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Thousands of people walk over this fantastic work of art every day, but how many notice it?
Jamestown, North Dakota
Three legendary, living albino buffalo roaming their pastures for all to see.
Edward, Manitoba
Dedicated to the inventor of the paint roller.
Minot, North Dakota
This museum is a full-size replica of an original church constructed during the 13th-century.