Teddy Bear Park in Stillwater, Minnesota

Stillwater, Minnesota is home to an unusual public art installation: teddy bear statues ranging up to over ten feet tall. Per Atlas Obscura, this five million dollar park—complete with an amphitheater, playground, and climbing wall—was donated anonymously to the city in the 2000s. The mystery behind the gift was eventually solved: it came from Tom Armstrong, a former Dell executive, and his wife. Today, the oversized bears pose playfully throughout the grounds, making Stillwater a quietly charming destination for those seeking America's more whimsical roadside attractions.

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