Mansfield, Ohio
Ohio State Reformatory
Prison made famous by The Shawshank Redemption has been out of commission since 1990.
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Mansfield, Ohio
Prison made famous by The Shawshank Redemption has been out of commission since 1990.
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
For decades, this waterfall remained hidden because of an artificial dam.
Akron, Ohio
But did the famous feminist and abolitionist ever really say those iconic four words?
Le Claire, Iowa
A museum showcasing the life of "Buffalo Bill"
Donnellson, Iowa
A replica of the self-taught naturalist's iconic cabin stands inside a library near his hometown.
Iowa City, Iowa
The oldest university museum west of the Mississippi retains its 19th century feel.
Dexter, Iowa
The notorious couple camped at this site after a bloody shootout with police.
Dubuque, Iowa
The remains of a bustling turn-of-the-century park built to showcase the wonders of electricity.
Ida Grove, Iowa
An eclectic assortment of medieval architecture in a small Iowa town.
Britt, Iowa
An old town theater converted into a celebration of the hobo legacy.
Riverside, Iowa
A place of great reverence for Trekkies everywhere, a hero's future birthplace.
Clear Lake, Iowa
A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.
Ames, Iowa
Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.
Eldon, Iowa
Home with Gothic windows featured in a famous painting.
Omaha, Nebraska
Haunted dolls, macabre artifacts, and more make up the collection of the “most haunted museum in the world.”
Red Cloud, Nebraska
Over 600 acres of idyllic open grassland honor Nebraska’s georgic storyteller.
Hastings, Nebraska
This museum started by a curious collector is now a place for believers and skeptics alike.
Taylor, Nebraska
This Nebraska town wants to double its population with plywood cut-outs of townsfolk.
Dublin, Ohio
This sculpture is a cross between an observatory and an earth mound to honor the community's rich history.
Dayton, Ohio
The childhood home of the Wright Brothers in Dayton.
Newark, Ohio
One of the most popular brands of glass among collectors, the story of the A.H. Heisey & Company glassmaker is told in this Newark museum.
Columbus, Ohio
The walls of the statehouse tell the story of Ohio’s prehistoric past.
Van Wert, Ohio
The oldest county library in the United States.
Groveport, Ohio
A unique collection of military history dating back to the American Revolution.