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Prospect Park Water Tower, "Witch Hat Tower" (Minneapolis, MN)

Wildwood Inn (Florence, Kentucky)

Wildwood Inn (Florence, Kentucky)

Wildwood Inn (Florence, Kentucky)

Space Aliens is a chain of space-themed bbq restaurants located in the upper midwest. The chain has had seven locations across North Dakota and Minnesota, with three remaining open in Bismarck, Fargo, and Albertville. One of the restaurants’ founders is a former McDonald’s franchise owner who became famous for selling a vintage McDonalds collaboration sauce for thousands of dollars. The chain is known for its ribs, and some locations have also featured alien themed merchandise stores, arcades, and bars.

Café Odyssey was a themed restaurant located inside the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, from 1998 to 2000. It featured multiple dining sections, including a safari area, the ruins of an ancient Peruvian city, and Atlantis. Beyond large-scale props and decorations, the rooms also featured screens and projections related to their area’s theming. Non-dining areas included the “Journey’s End” gift shop and Explorer’s Club Bar, which showcased a giant globe guests could sit inside. At the time of its opening, it was the largest restaurant in Mall of America. In 2000, the restaurant was sold and closed.

Ungraceful aging: a look at the history of Valley West Mall

House 4.06, “Whatever It Takes"

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