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

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

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

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

Opened in 1956, the first modern indoor shopping mall in the world was inspired by the shopping arcades found in European cities.

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

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

An amazing collection of sculptures and art.

Its collection contains relics from the devastating disaster that set the town ablaze.

This rare vessel mixed luxury with labor before being converted to a museum and sometimes haunted maze.

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 experimental, automotive replica of Stonehenge.

Roaming bison and a spectacular view at the highest point in Nebraska.

On the edge of grassland in northeastern Colorado, these rock formations are some of the few remnants of a high plain that has eroded away over millions of years.

Miraculous tree that seems to sprout out of solid rock.

A monument to the egos of two railroad magnates that fell into decline along with their careers.

The high point on the 16th president's eponymous roadway is marked by a massive version of his head.

A collection of fading fantasy tchotchkes lines this dirt road in the Colorado wilderness.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

This tea house was a hand-built gift from Boulder's sister city in Tajikstan.

A surprising collection of bronze faces beneath a bridge in Loveland.

This "zoo" is a cross between a junkyard and a sculpture garden, featuring animals you won't see anywhere else.

This dynamic entertainment venue brings a much-needed funkiness to the region with its bizarre art, eclectic films screenings, and peculiar performance pieces.

After being lost for nearly a century, this historic bell finally returned home after its mysterious theft.