Des Moines, Iowa
West End Architectural Salvage
Piled high inside this warehouse and coffee shop are salvaged goods that span every corner of the globe.
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Des Moines, Iowa
Piled high inside this warehouse and coffee shop are salvaged goods that span every corner of the globe.
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Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...
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.
Ames, Iowa
The “American Gothic" artist's largest works hang in an Iowa State University library.
Iowa City, Iowa
The oldest university museum west of the Mississippi retains its 19th century feel.
Iowa City, Iowa
A mysteriously dark cemetery monument fuels stories and legends galore.
Walcott, Iowa
The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.
Clear Lake, Iowa
A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.
Pella, Iowa
An Iowa town celebrates its heritage with the tallest working Dutch windmill in North America.
Madrid, Iowa
A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.
Des Moines, Iowa
The magazine keeps a perfectly groomed display garden for its photo shoots.
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
This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.