The oldest continually used church in Minneapolis also sells great meat pies.

The first hand-illuminated, hand-written bible since the invention of the printing press.

Minnesota's oldest and deepest mine is now an underground physics laboratory.

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.

An amazing collection of sculptures and art.

This iconic water tower and failed bandstand is open for panoramic views once a year.

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

The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.

Minnesota's highest point is a scenic vista marked by a plaque and armies of mosquitoes.

A treehouse assailed by the elements and the government, now gone.

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

This taxidermic smorgasbord was co-created by an artist poached from the Museum of Natural History.

Elaborate drama imparts an appreciation for 19th century hardships.

A butcher shop in Minneapolis has all the meats and cheeses you’d expect from any of its kind—except that all the products are vegan.

A bronze statue on a downtown corner honors Minneapolis's favorite career gal.

Explore the History & Technology of Electronic Communication

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

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

Hub of Scandinavian culture in a Minneapolis deli.

A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.

When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.

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

Secret hideaway for an alternative beach experience.

The Midwest's reigning king of surplus stores is full of nothing you need and everything you want.