Sadorus, Illinois
National Museum of Ship Models and Sea History
An amazing collection of scale model ships.
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Sadorus, Illinois
An amazing collection of scale model ships.
Gulfport, Mississippi
Built following the War of 1812, this fort has withstood hurricanes for centuries.
Casey, Illinois
The world's largest collection of the world's largest objects is in one small Illinois town.
Schaumburg, Illinois
The face of a woman pushes its way through the earth.
Washington, Wisconsin
Vikings and Evangelicals have both had a hand in this replica medieval church.
Washington Island, Wisconsin
This pebble beach is so beautiful that taking its rocks is against the law.
Verona, Wisconsin
Software company Epic Systems has created one of the strangest and largest workplaces of all time.
Cuba, Missouri
The world's second largest rocking chair is found on Route 66 in Cuba... Missouri.
Springfield, Missouri
The show pony of cave systems, Fantastic Caverns manages to live up to its name.
Blue Mounds, Wisconsin
This cave holds a surprisingly colorful variety of geological oddities.
Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
A bypass decorated with large wooden troll carvings.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A place to eat for on-the-run agents and espionage enthusiasts.
Lincoln, Illinois
The world's largest covered wagon is piloted by a giant Lincoln lawyer.
Lincoln, Illinois
Today this bizarre rooftop phone booth seems like a piece of kitsch but it was once used to spot disastrous storms.
Atlanta, Illinois
While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.
Springfield, Illinois
When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
Oregon, Illinois
This monolithic statue was erected in honor of Chief Black Hawk (even if it wasn't made to look like him).
Philip, South Dakota
A six-ton, 12-foot-tall concrete prairie dog is touted as the largest in the world.
Blue Earth, Minnesota
This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.
Rapid City, South Dakota
Every president in history is immortalized in bronze in downtown Rapid City.
Rapid City, South Dakota
Thanks to a loophole in property ownership, this alleyway has become a cacophonous street gallery.
Rapid City, South Dakota
South Dakota's oldest operating brewery is housed inside a historic firehouse.
Wall, South Dakota
The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.