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

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

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

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

While there are no actual snakes in the history of this crooked road, there may be a number of dead horses.

Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.

A pop-culture attraction outside of Dyersville, Iowa, hits a home run.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

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

A warning to the weak-kneed: This narrow bridge does its swinging eight stories high.

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

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

Millions of numbers carved in glass represent the tattoos forced upon victims.

Stolen goods adorn the organ at Old North Church.

This small glass cube is a peaceful out-of-the-way sanctuary at the busy airport.

An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions.

This impressive Boston holy house is the American mecca for Christian scientists.

Each August, one of the largest religious (and food) celebrations in the country is held in Boston.

One of the indelible moments of the American Revolution took place at this location.

The remnants of a Gilded Age elegance preserved in the middle of a stark modern tower.

On a former island, this old fortification once used to protect the Boston Area and started Edgar Allan Poe in his military career.

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.

An easy-to-miss garden in Boston's North End honors the mother of JFK and others who lost children in WWII.

No one messes with the Massachusetts sacred cod, not this time...