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

Hidden in the grounds of the Fort Dodge Museum is a "real" and terrifying petrified giant.

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

A wonderland of caves in eastern Iowa.

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

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

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

This simple home was the beginning of a long journey for the iconic Western film star.

In rural Iowa, an imported 19th-century windmill overlooks an unlikely enclave of Danish culture.

The magazine keeps a perfectly groomed display garden for its photo shoots.

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

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

Piled high inside this warehouse and coffee shop are salvaged goods that span every corner of the globe.

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

An eclectic assortment of medieval architecture in a small Iowa town.

Lured here by the promise of tens of thousands in gold, Jesse James started a quintessentially American trend of robbing trains in-motion.

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

The World's Largest Bull.

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

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

Home with Gothic windows featured in a famous painting.

The world's only three-story rotary jail is now a museum to a bizarre trend in prison design.

A four story, football field-sized, nine-grotto creation made of shells, minerals, and rare stones.

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