A 2017 crowdfunding campaign saved this historic castle from being destroyed.

The art studio of an early 20th-century painter, hidden amid the Great Smoky Mountains.

Iceland's tribute to its thankless civil servants.

This aromatherapy shop and mini-museum cofounded by the Sigur Rós frontman documents Icelandic history through scents.

The first woman to become a member of the parliament of Iceland.

The world's largest talking cow would like to tell you about the benefits of 100% Wisconsin dairy products, if only she still could.

This century-old barn is home to a homey, eclectic film festival.

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

A fairytale art house in the middle of Wisconsin.

Ever wanted to can Spam?

Museum with an extensive collection of Cray supercomputers and related artifacts.

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The titular fictional logger only inhabits this otherwise historically focussed museum via a piece of fiberglass kitsch.

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

As the glaciers retreated out of northern Wisconsin, this unique natural wonder was crafted.

After four years of grasshopper plagues, this chapel was erected as a plea to God to make them end.

Every winter, dozens of otherworldly ice structures sprout up from a rigged up artesian well.

17,400 lbs., 12 feet in diameter, and 29 years in the making.

Inside this museum resides a boot fit for a giant.

The fungus-shaped vintage gas station has served multiple purposes over its lifetime, and now serves ice cream.

The remains of a World War II munitions factory still haunt the fields of this Twin Cities suburb.

These curious caverns have been home to mushrooms, gangsters, and disco.

A collection of pianos and more guaranteed to delight anyone interested in music history.

This plaque marks the spot where the first crossing guards helped get kids safely to school.