Incredible Minnesota Attraction Now One of the World’s Best

Minnesota is packed with incredible destinations, jaw-dropping landscapes, quirky roadside attractions, and some of the best hidden gems in the Midwest. But which one just earned a spot among the greatest in the world?

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Incredible Minnesota Attraction Now One of the World's Best:

Time magazine just released its list of The World’s Greatest Places 2025, and Minnesota didn’t just land one spot on the list, it got two!

We already talked about the hot new restaurant that made the cut - click here to check that out - but what about the other pick?

It looks like something straight out of a storybook with towering trolls, a golden rabbit, magic portals, and nearly a thousand birdhouses that are made of scrap wood and other recycled materials all spread across a West Central Minnesota town.

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Created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo who is known for his massive, zero-waste trolls scattered all over the world. His latest creation right here in the Detroit Lakes area is actually his biggest yet! It's called "Alexa's Elixir."

According to Time Magazine, Dambo felt there was something truly special about that part of Minnesota. He said the sight of lakes everywhere and the enchanting wildlife made it feel like a real-life fairytale and that pushed him to go all out on his next project!

What makes all of this even more cool, this magical world was all brought to life with the help of hundreds of local volunteers.

Now, finding these trolls is like a treasure hunt, as their exact location is a secret. If you want to find them, you’ll have to crack some riddles first. Or, you can always find your way to them by checking out Dambo’s troll map!

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