Paris, France
Maison de la Colombe
The site where two doves fell in love.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Paris, France
The site where two doves fell in love.
Paris, France
Walk upon the mementos of the dead in this Parisian courtyard paved with medieval tombstones.
Paris, France
This modest marker near Notre Dame identifies the very center of Paris.
Peoria, Illinois
This graveyard is home to the so-called "Witch's Circle."
Peoria, Illinois
One of two identical monuments marking the sites of military training encampments in Peoria, Illinois.
Peoria, Illinois
A collection of 11 million buttons illustrates the human toll of the Holocaust.
Peoria, Illinois
This rare female version of the Muffler Man has its clothes removed each summer to signal the start of pool season.
Muscatine, Iowa
A cobalt-lit cemetery statue that has inspired decades of local legends.
Muscatine, Iowa
A colossal watermelon slice celebrating Muscatine’s sweet agricultural heritage.
Walcott, Iowa
The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
One of just a few cities in the world to base their center of government on an island. Others: Paris and Osaka.
Iowa City, Iowa
How did the 110-ton limestone statue cross the road?
Iowa City, Iowa
A mysteriously dark cemetery monument fuels stories and legends galore.
Mount Vernon, Iowa
A hidden barn-sized rendition of Grant Wood's most famous, and most parodied, painting.
Riverside, Iowa
A place of great reverence for Trekkies everywhere, a hero's future birthplace.
What Cheer, Iowa
No one knows the origin of this small town’s unique name.
Knoxville, Iowa
The only museum in the world dedicated to the history of sprint car racing, next to one of the country's most historic dirt tracks.
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
A unique work of outsider art sourced from scrap metals and signifies conservation.
Des Moines, Iowa
The headquarters of the prestigious World Food Prize celebrates the heroes in the fight against hunger, has no cafeteria.
Des Moines, Iowa
Piled high inside this warehouse and coffee shop are salvaged goods that span every corner of the globe.
Des Moines, Iowa
Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.
Des Moines, Iowa
Architectural elements and building materials for this house were transported from Salisbury, England.