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The worlds largest carved onyx statue rotates solemnly in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Vision of Peace statue is the centerpiece of the Ramsey County Courthouse in lowertown St. Paul, MN. It is the largest carved onyx figure in the world. The 60- ton, 36-foot high statue depicts... »
Architectural Oddities | Edited by sammichaux
Community arts organization that hosts a rotating collection of over 75 contemporary sculptures
A 20-acre park with a rotating collection of over 75 contemporary sculptures, the Franconia Sculpture Park is free and open year-round to the public.
An innovative community arts organization,... »
Unusual Monuments | Edited by sammichaux and Nicholas Jackson
The only Alpine Coaster in the Midwest.
The Timber Twister is a 3,200 foot long ride down the bluffs surrounding Duluth, Minnesota and back up again! The rider is given an individual car and allowed to control their own speed (up to... »
Commercial Curiosities | Edited by sammichaux
Secret hideaway for an alternative beach experience
Though Hidden Beach has undergone a number of changes over the years, it has remained a popular haunt for Minneapolitans to escape and catch some rays. Located on the east side of Cedar Lake, the... »
Mystery Spots and Gravity Hills | Edited by Apradhan and Nicholas Jackson
Elaborate drama imparts an appreciation for 19th century hardships
One of a handful of museums across the country dedicated to preserving the history of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her landmark "Little House" books, the Wilder Museum in Walnut Creek, Minn., stands... »
Museums and Collections, Wondrous Performances | Edited by regs22, Dylan and others
Often referred to as the "crumpled up tin can" by the locals. The Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum located on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis
Housed in a striking stainless steel and brick building designed by architect Frank Gehry, the Weisman Art Museum offers an educational and friendly museum experience. The museum's collection... »
Repositories of Knowledge | Edited by canuck
Half of a waterfall goes into the river; the other half falls into a cauldron and disappears!
There is a mysterious waterfall in Judge Magney State Park in Minnesota. Half of the water drops 50 feet into the Brule river; the other half falls into a cauldron and disappears! Dyes and ping... »
Watery Wonders | Edited by nursecarmen, Dylan and 2 others
Home of the Saint Urho's day festival, the fictional patron saint of Finland and of Finnish vineyard workers, held every March.
Menahga means "blueberry" in the language of the native Chippewa people and is located along the Blueberry River in north-central Minnesota.
More information about Menahga and the festival:... »
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The Largest Little Museum in the Northwest
The Bagley Wildlife Museum is a jam-packed ark of a place, an extravagant monument to nature's fertility. This collection long ago outgrew the front window of a shoe store and now occupies half of... »
Hunting and Taxidermy | Edited by MattB, Dylan and others
These days 'spam' recalls an e-mail folder full of unwanted advances and potential scams.
But once it was solely a food product, either an abbreviation of "Spiced Ham" or an acronym meaning... »
Purveyors of Curiosities | Edited by M Rebekah Otto and Dylan
