This once rural mansion now sits in the heart of the city.

A brick-paved former section of the historic coast-to-coast highway.

An idle pastime becomes a record holder in Boys Town, Nebraska.

A wonderland of caves in eastern Iowa.

Largest gathering of hobos in the country has been meeting annually since 1900.

This long unused shot tower on the Mississippi remains a point of pride for a small city in Iowa.

An old town theater converted into a celebration of the hobo legacy.

For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.

A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.

Walk up a ramp through a forest for panoramic views of Lake Michigan.

One of the last surviving C-97s sits in a field in front of a Wisconsin inn.

Vikings and Evangelicals have both had a hand in this replica medieval church.

This cave holds a surprisingly colorful variety of geological oddities.

This pebble beach is so beautiful that taking its rocks is against the law.

An Iowa town celebrates its heritage with the tallest working Dutch windmill in North America.

In rural Iowa, an imported 19th-century windmill overlooks an unlikely enclave of Danish culture.

One of just a few cities in the world to base their center of government on an island. Others: Paris and Osaka.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.