Rapid City, South Dakota
Depression Era Dinosaur Park
One of America's first dinosaur parks gives a window into Depression-era paleontology.
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Rapid City, South Dakota
One of America's first dinosaur parks gives a window into Depression-era paleontology.
Rapid City, South Dakota
This replica stave church looks like a piece of Norway was simply plopped down in South Dakota.
Vermillion, South Dakota
One of the world's most definitive collections of musical instruments, spanning all cultures and historical periods.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna's diversity-themed traffic lights were inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna's giant wonder wheel had a starring role in one of the greatest noir movies of all time.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal.
Santorini, Greece
A Bronze age settlement on the Greek island of Santorini might have been the inspiration for Plato's Atlantis.
Kilkenny, Ireland
The oldest inn in Kilkenny was established by the first convicted witch in Ireland.
Dublin, Ireland
The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.
Rapid City, South Dakota
Every president in history is immortalized in bronze in downtown Rapid City.
Scenic, South Dakota
The empty town of Scenic, South Dakota, is owned by a church in the Philippines.
Keystone, South Dakota
This towering wooden Sasquatch was carved with a chainsaw.
Chamberlain, South Dakota
A striking sculpture built to honor the women of the Lakota and Dakota Nations.
Mitchell, South Dakota
A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.
Rapid City, South Dakota
South Dakota's oldest operating brewery is housed inside a historic firehouse.
Wall, South Dakota
The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.
Midland, South Dakota
Just a man taking his prehistoric pet for a stroll.
Muscatine, Iowa
A colossal watermelon slice celebrating Muscatine’s sweet agricultural heritage.
Fort Madison, Iowa
At a mile long, the Fort Madison Bridge is the largest double-decker swing-span bridge in the world.
Amana, Iowa
Step back in time while shopping inside this local store.
What Cheer, Iowa
No one knows the origin of this small town’s unique name.
Ames, Iowa
The “American Gothic" artist's largest works hang in an Iowa State University library.
Pella, Iowa
An Iowa town celebrates its heritage with the tallest working Dutch windmill in North America.
Burlington, Iowa
While there are no actual snakes in the history of this crooked road, there may be a number of dead horses.