Granite City, Illinois
Luna Café
A notorious Route 66 eatery once frequented by Al Capone.
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Granite City, Illinois
A notorious Route 66 eatery once frequented by Al Capone.
Elsah, Illinois
First known as the "Sample House," this construction mash-up was meant to be a living catalogue of building styles.
Spring Green, Wisconsin
A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.
Freeport, Illinois
A mini Wrigley Field for mini baseball players.
Freeport, Illinois
The only place in America where anyone who wants can shovel coal aboard an antique train.
Dyersville, Iowa
A pop-culture attraction outside of Dyersville, Iowa, hits a home run.
Dyersville, Iowa
The farm toy capital of the world hosts a museum filled with toy tractors dating back to the late 1800s.
Anamosa, Iowa
Remnants of a quarry company town still stand on the banks of the Wapsipinicon River.
Mount Vernon, Iowa
A hidden barn-sized rendition of Grant Wood's most famous, and most parodied, painting.
Harvard, Nebraska
The two-cell building in Nebraska was briefly owned by a teenage boy and then a Hollywood dummy.
Belleville, Kansas
A real haunted house with an extensive history going back to 1893.
Hebron, Nebraska
At 32 feet long, this swing is big enough for the whole family—and then some.
Quincy, Illinois
This Mediterranean castle was built for a millionaire and his giant dog.
Kansas City, Kansas
This Italianate Villa-style castle is pretty to look at, just keep off the private property.
St. James, Nebraska
This simple stone monument honors a 19th-century tragedy.
Sioux City, Iowa
This collection of shrines features large statues of Jesus and Mary, plus views of Sioux City.
Sioux City, Iowa
This 19th century Sioux City candy company is the home of the Twin Bing, a historic, chocolate-covered treat.
Kansas City, Missouri
The "World's Largest Underground Business Complex," a 55,000,000-square-foot city underneath Missouri.
Independence, Missouri
This mansion was made famous by its colorful cast of owners and location along the Sante Fe Trail.
Carthage, Missouri
This historic motel standing at the "crossroads of America" offers a radio in every room and was saved by local protesters.
Pueblo, Colorado
A futuristic hovertrain is parked unceremoniously alongside a nondescript road.
Pueblo, Colorado
Check out a hidden collection of vintage neon signs.
Pueblo, Colorado
This three-mile concrete levee in Pueblo, Colorado was transformed into the world’s longest painting.
McLean, Texas
This refurbished gas station is one of the oldest in Texas, located on the original Route 66.