Idaho City, Idaho
Idaho City
A former gold rush boomtown has managed to stay in business for over 100 ramshackle years.
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Idaho City, Idaho
A former gold rush boomtown has managed to stay in business for over 100 ramshackle years.
Boise, Idaho
When in Idaho, sleep in a giant potato.
Kuna, Idaho
A volcanic core jutting above the plain between the Snake and Boise Rivers, a marker identifies the reference point for all U.S. Government Surveys in Idaho.
Baker City, Oregon
This 80.33 troy ounces of solid gold is believed to be the largest nugget from Oregon still in its original form.
Baker City, Oregon
A bronze replica of half-consumed salt lick honors a quirky town tradition.
Lima, Ohio
This burger joint is named after everyone's favorite carnival prize and is adorned with a giant one over the door.
Palm Beach, Florida
This 25-foot tall clock tower commemorates the start of one of America's foremost shopping districts and the end of the historic Palm Beach Pier.
Keenesburg, Colorado
The world's largest carnivore sanctuary is home to over 450 meat-eating rescues.
Denver, Colorado
The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.
Kokomo, Indiana
Along this stretch of Indiana roadway resides a giant insect composed entirely of scrap metal.
Kokomo, Indiana
More than 100 years after his death, the world's largest steer is still attracting crowds.
Wabash, Indiana
Abraham Lincoln never visited Wabash, but his statue found a home there.
Wabash, Indiana
This shop is named for a runaway elephant who smashed through its doors, stole some peanuts, and spent five days on the lam.
Sac City, Iowa
Eight feet in diameter and more than 24 feet around.
Sioux City, Iowa
This 19th century Sioux City candy company is the home of the Twin Bing, a historic, chocolate-covered treat.
Sioux City, Iowa
America's first National Historic Landmark is a 100-foot tall obelisk and gravesite dedicated to the only casualty of the Lewis & Clark Expedition.
Akron, Iowa
This 'terrible lizard' was one of the world's first animatronic dinosaurs.
Toledo, Iowa
Bronze sculpture paying homage to Norma “Duffy” Lyon, famous for creating a life-size cow made of butter at the state fair.
Muscatine, Iowa
A colossal watermelon slice celebrating Muscatine’s sweet agricultural heritage.
Peoria, Illinois
This rare female version of the Muffler Man has its clothes removed each summer to signal the start of pool season.
Story City, Iowa
This hand-carved wooden carousel in the Story City North Park was built in 1913.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
This soaring sculpture and Sioux Falls landmark represents the leap of faith taken to make one's dreams come true.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
This Wild West attraction is alive with glitching automatons.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
More than 7,000 gallons of water pour over these cascading red quartzite waterfalls every second.