Places vonbuxter Wants to Go

The headquarters of the prestigious World Food Prize celebrates the heroes in the fight against hunger, has no cafeteria.

This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.

A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.

A roadside spring pooling in an old bathtub where anyone can stop and sip.

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.

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

A place of great reverence for Trekkies everywhere, a hero's future birthplace.

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

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

No one knows the origin of this small town’s unique name.

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

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

Ever wanted to can Spam?

The oldest university museum west of the Mississippi retains its 19th century feel.

This large midwestern cavern features impressive rock formations and an underground waterfall.

Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.

The “American Gothic" artist's largest works hang in an Iowa State University library.

The farm toy capital of the world hosts a museum filled with toy tractors dating back to the late 1800s.

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

A hidden barn-sized rendition of Grant Wood's most famous, and most parodied, painting.

Remnants of a quarry company town still stand on the banks of the Wapsipinicon River.

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

Elaborate hand-carved wooden clocks two brothers made in their spare time are on display at this handsome little museum.

This former theme park in New York's Adirondack Mountains fell into ruin before being resurrected as a state-run campground