A monument to the forgotten French explorers and their landmark expedition.

Largest gathering of hobos in the country has been meeting annually since 1900.

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

The highest point in Iowa, while not that impressive to mountain states, has earned its own monuments.

A memorial to a larger-than-life legend, inside a county that also holds Bunyan's death certificate.

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

Elaborate drama imparts an appreciation for 19th century hardships.

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

Inside this museum resides a boot fit for a giant.

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 Norwegian church that was built before Wisconsin was even a state has been entirely moved to a nicer spot.

Eight "Guardians of Health" protect this art deco water tower from pollutants and bacteria.

Hub of Scandinavian culture in a Minneapolis deli.

An eatery within the Minneapolis American Indian Center writes colonial ingredients out of the story of Native American cuisine.

This forgotten beach house built to look like a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece overlooks a hidden beach.

More than 5,000 contemporary and "historic" mustards from around the world.

According to the legend, this strikingly beautiful hill has miraculous healing powers.

Giant six-pack could provide one person a six-pack a day for 3,351 years.

Farms are serving pizza made from their own fresh crops, a growing trend in the American Midwest.

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

Paranormal activity on the great lakes.

A metal ring in the middle of the road marks the exact spot where the Soviet satellite crash-landed in 1962.

The remnants of this Douglas fir predate Columbus's arrival in North America.