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

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

A museum dedicated to the exploring past, present, and future innovations.

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

At this Minnesota state park you can easily wade across the source of the mighty Mississippi.

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

Home to the Amorphophallus titanum "Corpse Flower," which is among the largest flowers in the world and also smells powerfully of rotting flesh when in bloom.

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

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

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

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

The famed architect designed this Minnesota gas station of the future with a lookout tower.

Half of a waterfall goes into the river while the other half seems to disappear.

The only road through the heart of Glacier National Park.