The world's largest floating loon bobs in the lake to kick off an annual festival.

One of the world's premier laboratories for hydraulic engineering research takes full advantage of the water's power.

A town honors its legacy of traditional American Indian pipe carving with one gigantic pipe.

World's largest carved onyx figure stands as a tribute to enduring peace.

Home to a vast collection of The Wizard of Oz memorabilia and the site of an infamous theft.

This water tower has been a staple of the Rochester skyline since 1931.

America's largest viking stands in a Minnesota city that believes it was visited by the ancient nords.

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

An amazing collection of sculptures and art.

This kaleidoscopic mural shows Bob Dylan throughout his transition from young troubadour to Nobel laureate.

The statue honors the booming birds Rothsay, Minnesota, is famous for.

A stone face watches over the river.

One of two giant blue cockerel statues erected with an intentional double meaning.

This Minnesota town celebrated the state's 100-year anniversary by creating a massive ode to nature's smartest bird.

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

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

This replica of an 8th century burial ship actually sailed to Norway before returning home to Minnesota.

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

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

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

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

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.

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