In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

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

Dakota legend claims this locally iconic pinnacle was once part of a sacred burial site that was cleaved in two.

This quirky roadside attraction provides insight into Minnesota's logging history.

This water tower has been a staple of the Rochester skyline since 1931.

This rare vessel mixed luxury with labor before being converted to a museum and sometimes haunted maze.

These crudely shaped folk giants may be the the second most photographed statues in the U.S.

This secret gem of a toy store houses a rideable carousel populated with fantasy animals.

Home to the Amorphophallus titanum "Corpse Flower," which is among the largest flowers in the world and also smells powerfully of rotting flesh when in bloom.

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

This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.

A museum within a museum, devoted to history's most questionable medical devices.

This large midwestern cavern features impressive rock formations and an underground waterfall.