An obelisk commemorating Lincoln's role in connecting the coasts.

A delightful Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale experience, not far off the interstate.

Among the cornfields stands a giant spider crafted from an old Volkswagen.

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

The World's Largest Bull.

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

The notorious couple camped at this site after a bloody shootout with police.

Romance fans worldwide make the pilgrimage to this group of historic covered bridges in rural Iowa.

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

A unique work of outsider art sourced from scrap metals and signifies conservation.

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

Dedicated to the humanitarian efforts of the state's former governor.

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

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

Architectural elements and building materials for this house were transported from Salisbury, England.

Bronze sculpture paying homage to Norma “Duffy” Lyon, famous for creating a life-size cow made of butter at the state fair.

Step back in time while shopping inside this local store.

What was once a communal kitchen now serves heaping portions of hearty German fare.

This 16-foot-diameter wooden coin has been standing in Iowa City since 2006.

A mysteriously dark cemetery monument fuels stories and legends galore.

How did the 110-ton limestone statue cross the road?

A place of great reverence for Trekkies everywhere, a hero's future birthplace.

Grant Wood painted some of his most famous works of art at this studio.

A hidden barn-sized rendition of Grant Wood's most famous, and most parodied, painting.