Lebanon, Kansas
Geographic Center of the Contiguous United States
Small plaque marks the spot, but the true center is located about half a mile away on a private pig farm.
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Lebanon, Kansas
Small plaque marks the spot, but the true center is located about half a mile away on a private pig farm.
Cawker City, Kansas
It's big, it's a ball, and it's made of twine—the world's largest of its kind.
Cawker City, Kansas
Enjoy a tour of oddities and makeshift monsters at this souvenir store with an offbeat sense of humor.
Osborne, Kansas
This lesser-known geographic marker was the reference point for all surveys of the continent for 75 years.
Lucas, Kansas
This artsy public restroom is shaped like a giant john.
Lucas, Kansas
A unique attraction and museum dedicated to exploring iconic roadside structures.
Lucas, Kansas
Self-built house and sculpture park where the creator can still be seen in a glass coffin.
Lucas, Kansas
Kansas's Grassroots Art Capital welcomes visitors to Lucas through its very own World's Largest Thing.
Brookville, Kansas
Curious rock formations in a tiny Kansas state park.
Wichita, Kansas
After retiring, Gary Pendergrass turned his yard into a wonderland of outsider art.
Wichita, Kansas
The grandson of a Kiowa chief created what has become the iconic symbol of a city on the Plains.
Wichita, Kansas
A mysterious and terrifying public art goblin seemingly meant to inspire local legend.
Kansas City, Missouri
Three historic trains run on a half-mile track that features a tunnel.
Liberty, Missouri
The ruins of a 19th century shelter run by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Calvert City, Kentucky
A whimsical folk art garden full of punny pieces and a diorama containing 3,500 toys.
Metropolis, Illinois
You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.
Benton, Illinois
The famous Beatle secretly visited this Illinois town several times to visit his sister.