Atlanta, Illinois
Paul Bunyon
While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.
Places I've been
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Atlanta, Illinois
While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.
Lesterville, Missouri
Erosion and time have created a naturally-formed water park.
Fredericktown, Missouri
These pink granite water slides are the result of millions of years of erosion.
Washington Island, Wisconsin
This pebble beach is so beautiful that taking its rocks is against the law.
Charlevoix, Michigan
Unique Michigan homes look like something out of Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings."
Charlevoix, Michigan
There's more contention than one might expect from cherry pie pans.
Kokomo, Indiana
Along this stretch of Indiana roadway resides a giant insect composed entirely of scrap metal.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Inspired by a piece of concrete, these three pyramid-shaped buildings have been beloved Indianapolis landmarks for over 50 years.
Addison, Illinois
Cold War missile launch site which has been converted to a public park.
Schaumburg, Illinois
The face of a woman pushes its way through the earth.
Madrid, Iowa
A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
An off-the-beaten-path place to literally hang beneath Milwaukee's Holton Street Bridge.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The bugs crawling down the front of this office building are almost as big as a '68 VW Beetle.
Paducah, Kentucky
A collection of outdoor art by renowned muralist Robert Dafford depicts the history of a flooded city.
Johns Island, South Carolina
One of the oldest living oak trees in the Southeast.
Summerville, South Carolina
First established in 1696, this settlement was abandoned after the Revolutionary War.
Metropolis, Illinois
You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.
Kaukauna, Wisconsin
The remnants of this Douglas fir predate Columbus's arrival in North America.
Kaukauna, Wisconsin
This animatronic Christmas village within an industrial park creates a whimsical juxtaposition.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Whimsical sculptures dot a woodland path surrounding their creator's old summer cottage.
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Paranormal activity on the great lakes.
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
A metal ring in the middle of the road marks the exact spot where the Soviet satellite crash-landed in 1962.
Rhinelander, Wisconsin
The menacing creature had a tremendous influence on the local culture before being exposed as a hoax.