The watery grave of an impractical idea.

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

An amazing collection of sculptures and art.

A riverside park built around the ruins of a massive dam that collapsed in 1909.

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

Duluth mineral magnates built this charming art deco lodge to be their private clubhouse.

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

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

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

A stone face watches over the river.

Elaborate drama imparts an appreciation for 19th century hardships.

The home where a lovestruck Fitzgerald wrote his first published novel, "This Side of Paradise."

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

The Real LegoLand.

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.

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

14th century Norse artifacts in Northwestern Minnesota could have proved a Viking landing before Columbus.

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

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

A Perpetually Under construction Park.

A mapping error in the 19th century made loggers think this section of the forest was underwater.

17,400 lbs., 12 feet in diameter, and 29 years in the making.

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

This bright yellow building is packed with sweet treats from all around the world, from chocolate-covered crickets to whoopie pies.