Law-protected wreckage serves as a peculiar memorial for an almost forgotten World War II tragedy.

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

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

A six-ton, 12-foot-tall concrete prairie dog is touted as the largest in the world.

Just a man taking his prehistoric pet for a stroll.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.

Thanks to a quirk of elevation this gift shop produces magic doughnuts that are found nowhere else on Earth.

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.

Wondrous sandstone hoodoos where Native Americans collected clay for pottery, 9,000 years ago.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

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

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

This secret gem of a toy store houses a rideable carousel populated with fantasy animals.

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

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

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

Ever wanted to can Spam?

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