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Chamberlain, South Dakota
Dignity of Earth and Sky
A striking sculpture built to honor the women of the Lakota and Dakota Nations.
43.7869, -99.3383
Midland, South Dakota
Skeleton Man Walking Skeleton Dinosaur
Just a man taking his prehistoric pet for a stroll.
43.8871, -101.1318
Mitchell, South Dakota
The Corn Palace
A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.
43.7146, -98.0254
Montrose, South Dakota
Porter Sculpture Park
A roadside collection of over-sized iron creations that are a bit more macabre than most.
43.6629, -97.1804
Good Thunder, Minnesota
Arnie Lillo
This metal shop's yard is filled with cutout art including an Eiffel Tower replica and Noah's Arch.
44.0598, -94.0143
Effingham, Illinois
America's Largest Cross
Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.
39.0951, -88.5665
Williamsburg, Kentucky
Cumberland Falls State Park
Moonbows over Kentucky.
36.8368, -84.2490
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave
The world's longest known cave system.
37.2136, -86.1548
Lincoln City, Indiana
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
The farm where one of America's greatest leaders was raised is now a well-appointed landmark.
38.1135, -86.9961
Bedford, Indiana
Bluespring Caverns
The longest navigable underground river in the United States is home to countless blind and albino animals.
38.7962, -86.5460
Frankfort, Kentucky
Kentucky Floral Clock
This huge clock made of flowers and simple machinery was once used a political weapon.
38.1860, -84.8764
Louisville, Kentucky
Colonel Sanders' Grave
The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.
38.2469, -85.7108
Louisville, Kentucky
The Grave of Harry L. Collins
A life-sized memorial to Harry L. Collins, the official corporate magician of Frito-Lay.
38.2473, -85.7202
Kansasville, Wisconsin
Richard Bong State Recreation Area
The Bong-area park police have asked visitors to please, stop stealing the signs.
42.6339, -88.1433
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Mars Cheese Castle
Wisconsin's most celebrated export gets the royal treatment on I-94.
42.6150, -87.9528
Casey, Illinois
World Records of Casey, Illinois
The world's largest collection of the world's largest objects is in one small Illinois town.
39.2992, -87.9925
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Bernheim Forest Giants
Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.
37.9021, -85.6218
Jaco, Costa Rica
El Miro Ruins
Once the foundation for a mansion, these ruins now offer amazing panoramic coastal views.
9.5958, -84.6179
Costa Rica
DiquÃs Spheres
These mysterious ancient stone spheres were created by a civilization lost to time and are now mostly lawn ornaments.
8.9108, -83.4788
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