When waves crash onto this section of beach, the rocks sing a song.

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

Where you can photograph wild black bears without worrying about becoming dinner.

A pop-culture attraction outside of Dyersville, Iowa, hits a home run.

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

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

A giant granite cross remembers missionary Father Frederic Baraga, and his safe passage across an angry Lake Superior.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

A remnant of the last Ice Age, this lake is surrounded by fascinating rock formations.

These Great Lakes sea caves accessible by boat in the summer turn into temples of ice reachable by foot in the winter.

Over thousands of years, this slot canyon was carved out of the bed of an ancient lake.

Home to a vast collection of The Wizard of Oz memorabilia and the site of an infamous theft.

A four story, football field-sized, nine-grotto creation made of shells, minerals, and rare stones.

Five acres of divinely inspired folk art.

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

America's largest viking stands in a Minnesota city that believes it was visited by the ancient nords.

This posh mansion began as a family's estate and ended as the site of a murder ripped from the pages of a pulp novel.

The center of the only hemisphere that awards visitors with a commemorative coin.

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

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

Elaborate drama imparts an appreciation for 19th century hardships.

This once prosperous community was home to European settlers and the Ojibwe.

Homemade outdoor church and sculpture garden decorated with glass shards.

A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.