Des Moines, Iowa
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.
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Des Moines, Iowa
Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.
Iowa City, Iowa
A mysteriously dark cemetery monument fuels stories and legends galore.
Gladbrook, Iowa
A single artist is behind these large-scale models made of hundreds of thousands of two-inch wooden matchsticks.
Walcott, Iowa
The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.
Madrid, Iowa
A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.
Ames, Iowa
Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.
West Bend, Iowa
A four story, football field-sized, nine-grotto creation made of shells, minerals, and rare stones.
Clear Lake, Iowa
A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.
Knoxville, Iowa
The only museum in the world dedicated to the history of sprint car racing, next to one of the country's most historic dirt tracks.
Phoenix, Arizona
A museum and tribute to a brave profession.