Garretson, South Dakota
Devil's Gulch
The ravine where Jesse James supposedly performed an impossible jump to evade capture.
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Garretson, South Dakota
The ravine where Jesse James supposedly performed an impossible jump to evade capture.
Montrose, South Dakota
A roadside collection of over-sized iron creations that are a bit more macabre than most.
Wall, South Dakota
The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.
Tennille, Georgia
An odd and heartwarming stone marker enshrines the moment a community saved a farmer's pig that fell in a well.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Home to the Amorphophallus titanum "Corpse Flower," which is among the largest flowers in the world and also smells powerfully of rotting flesh when in bloom.
Pleasant Dale, Nebraska
The abandoned remnants of a little sanctuary for world peace that fell into disrepair.
St. Joseph, Missouri
The fastest mail service in the west is tracked and memorialized along this 1,400 mile trail.
Omaha, Nebraska
A brick-paved former section of the historic coast-to-coast highway.
Boys Town, Nebraska
An idle pastime becomes a record holder in Boys Town, Nebraska.
Walcott, Iowa
The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.
Blue Earth, Minnesota
This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.
Clear Lake, Iowa
A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.
Audubon, Iowa
The World's Largest Bull.
What Cheer, Iowa
No one knows the origin of this small town’s unique name.
Winterset, Iowa
This simple home was the beginning of a long journey for the iconic Western film star.
Des Moines, Iowa
Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.
Ames, Iowa
Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.
Martinsville, Illinois
Even with only two residents and one building, this tiny Illinois town is famous for its burgers.