Des Moines, Iowa
Robert D. Ray Asian Garden
Dedicated to the humanitarian efforts of the state's former governor.
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Des Moines, Iowa
Dedicated to the humanitarian efforts of the state's former governor.
Des Moines, Iowa
This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.
Des Moines, Iowa
Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.
Crow Agency, Montana
A memorial to the most decisive Native American victory of the Plains Indian War.
Valley Falls, Kansas
A steeple that now houses a small church.
Moab, Utah
This Moab institution functions as both a rock store and a small natural history museum.
Cody, Wyoming
One man's ambition created this psychedelic log home.
Casper, Wyoming
Locally known as the "Onion” and the "Egg Beater,” Casper’s most recognizable buildings are beloved local landmarks to many, and eyesores to others.
Sidney, Nebraska
A tribute to the riders who bridged East and West.
Pleasant Dale, Nebraska
The abandoned remnants of a little sanctuary for world peace that fell into disrepair.
Metropolis, Illinois
You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.
Paducah, Kentucky
A collection of outdoor art by renowned muralist Robert Dafford depicts the history of a flooded city.
Paducah, Kentucky
A 22-foot stainless steel quilting needle pays tribute to a local connection to fiber arts.
Paducah, Kentucky
A visualization of three catastrophic floods that led to the creation of the famed Flood Wall.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.
Gallipolis, Ohio
The failure of one component toppled this entire bridge during rush hour.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.
Greensburg, Indiana
For over 100 years, this Indiana town has had a tree growing out the top of the local courthouse.
Staunton, Illinois
This lagomorph-obsessed Route 66 emporium is home to a giant jackrabbit that sits in a bunny graveyard.
Story City, Iowa
This hand-carved wooden carousel in the Story City North Park was built in 1913.
Sac City, Iowa
Eight feet in diameter and more than 24 feet around.
Sioux City, Iowa
America's first National Historic Landmark is a 100-foot tall obelisk and gravesite dedicated to the only casualty of the Lewis & Clark Expedition.
West Des Moines, Iowa
A small burial plot formerly stranded in the middle of a road.
Eldon, Iowa
Home with Gothic windows featured in a famous painting.