An extraordinary mixture of natural beauty and man-made phenomena.

This extravagant Art Nouveau rest stop features a million-dollar view of the Columbia River.

Opened in 1956, the first modern indoor shopping mall in the world was inspired by the shopping arcades found in European cities.

The literary king of the Jazz Age was born in this lovely Minnesota home which still honors his legacy.

This double-arched masonry highway bridge is the only structure of its kind in Minnesota.

An underappreciated sculpture garden just a few blocks from the capitol building.

This sculpture is dedicated to Minnesota natives who served in combat.

Plot your trip through the city on the sidewalk.

One of the deadliest American air disasters is nearly forgotten in Brooklyn.

This elaborate tunnel is the first structure composed of cast concrete in the United States.

This striking arch, one of the first architectural elements constructed in Prospect Park, was recently restored to its original glory.

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

The site of one of the strangest disasters in history—a wave of deadly molasses traveling at 35 mph.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

Where once there was a train station bathroom, there is now this German burger joint.

This water-tower-turned-high-end-apartment building was once the site of an early Nazi concentration camp.

An unusual assortment of art, furniture, and other curiosities.

An old soap company building now houses one of Minneapolis’s oldest independent non-profit art galleries.

The Art Deco Silver Screen.

This French Canadian classic is a specialty of the oldest continually used church in Minneapolis.

Step back in time while shopping inside this local store.

What was once a true peninsula has now been filled in, causing the water to recede and leaving many streetside "waterfronts" and landlocked "islands."

This home is steeped in history from, George Washington to George Corwin, High Sheriff during the Salem Witch Trials.

The headquarters of one of the world’s longest-running humor magazines bears a noticeable resemblance to a head wearing a Prussian helmet.