A whimsical sensor instrument for Minneapolitans to play on their walks to work.

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

Each of these 87 large stones has a unique message. Together, they form part of the Minnesota Military Family Tribute.

This metal shop's yard is filled with cutout art including an Eiffel Tower replica and Noah's Arch.

This sprawling building built in 1890 was one of Minnesota’s earliest and largest mental health facilities.

A hidden oasis in the heart of Minneapolis is also an Important Bird Area.

Summer in the "Turtle Racing Capital of the World" means rousing weekly reptile races.

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

The Art Deco Silver Screen.

Downtown Minneapolis mixed art and function by turning some of their sewer covers into works of art.

Thousands of majestic trumpeter swans fill this park, sounding distinctly like a certain brass instrument.

A haunting army of decomposing, moss-covered stuffed animals and dolls guard this swinging truss.

For over a century, it was a crucial center of mental health treatment and also the source of many local legends.

The basement bowling alley of this St. Paul dive bar is decorated with thousands of dollar bills.

A Perpetually Under construction Park.

France's Lilliputian park displays over 100 of the country's monuments for visitor perusal.

A walkable map of the world, made from soil and stone by one man.

A sculptor's dream castle turned fantastical ruin.

One man has spent decades faithfully constructing this unique brick and cinderblock castle.

The world's oldest model village.

The fantastic architectural models of a French traveler.

One of the few Glatt kosher delis in the United States is a cornerstone of its Hasidic neighborhood.

One of the only single-person private gravesites in New York City.

Deliciousness abounds at a Guatemalan restaurant masquerading as a pizzeria.