Vermillion, South Dakota
Spirit Mound Historic Prairie
Known as "The Hill of the Little Devils."
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Vermillion, South Dakota
Known as "The Hill of the Little Devils."
Dubuque, Iowa
The remains of a bustling turn-of-the-century park built to showcase the wonders of electricity.
Bloomington, Minnesota
Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...
Pipestone, Minnesota
A town honors its legacy of traditional American Indian pipe carving with one gigantic pipe.
North St Paul, Minnesota
Admire the art and then buy a raccoon skull cleaned by flesh-eating beetles.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Triangular House built on a leafy residential street in St. Paul.
Anamosa, Iowa
Remnants of a quarry company town still stand on the banks of the Wapsipinicon River.
Mount Vernon, Iowa
A hidden barn-sized rendition of Grant Wood's most famous, and most parodied, painting.
Amana, Iowa
Step back in time while shopping inside this local store.
Dubuque, Iowa
This long unused shot tower on the Mississippi remains a point of pride for a small city in Iowa.
Dickeyville, Wisconsin
A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.
Dubuque, Iowa
For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.
Des Moines, Iowa
Piled high inside this warehouse and coffee shop are salvaged goods that span every corner of the globe.
Iowa City, Iowa
This 16-foot-diameter wooden coin has been standing in Iowa City since 2006.
Iowa City, Iowa
How did the 110-ton limestone statue cross the road?
Des Moines, Iowa
This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
This Arkansas town is known for its gangster history, its healing waters, and now its brews.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
An ever-growing collection of rare and strange objects owned by local Arkansas illusionist Maxwell Blade.
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Where Elvis Presley received his first Army buzz cut.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
This historic hotel on Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs National Park has a storied history of gangsters and baseball greats.
Independence, Missouri
This mansion was made famous by its colorful cast of owners and location along the Sante Fe Trail.
Independence, Missouri
This otherworldly church spire reaches up toward the heavens.
Independence, Missouri
A remarkably opulent mansion with a tragic history.
Broomfield, Colorado
This drive-by, rotating mini-gallery is nestled in the suburbs of Colorado.