Lincoln, Nebraska
National Museum of Roller Skating
The largest collection of historical roller skates in the world.
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Lincoln, Nebraska
The largest collection of historical roller skates in the world.
Hastings, Nebraska
The home for all things Kool-Aid offers everything except a chance to actually enjoy the drink.
Bentonville, Arkansas
A home designed to be on the cutting edge of comfortable, low-cost living.
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
This monumental Jesus is often referred to as "Our Milk Carton With Arms."
Topeka, Kansas
Topeka has its own great wall, and it's covered in colorful images from the city's history.
West Mineral, Kansas
The Bucyrus-Erie model 1850B electric shovel, or "Big Brutus," the largest existing electric shovel in the world.
Greensburg, Kansas
The United States's largest hand-dug well is topped with a state-of-the-art museum.
Topeka, Kansas
These elevated trucks were put in place as a middle finger to The Man, but are now considered folk art.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
A half-size replica of the World Trade Center towers above Tulsa.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
An old spiral fire escape dangles above a public courtyard in Midtown Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Only museum dedicated to women pilots, with personal artifacts from Amelia Earhart and other aviatrixes.
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
The granite monument is engraved with the image of the talking horse's head coming through a barn door.
Lawton, Oklahoma
A peculiar forest that was handcrafted for government experiments.
Arcadia, Oklahoma
The future of roadside attractions is this sci-fi soda mecca that is home to a 66-foot tall neon pop bottle.
Catoosa, Oklahoma
Nature's biggest mammal swims in landlocked Oklahoma.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
An acoustic anomaly with a mysterious cause sits in the heart of Tulsa.
Dallas, Texas
This sculpture of a bowler hat is complemented by a matching umbrella a few blocks away.
Luling, Texas
A fruit-loving town welcomes visitors with a giant melon set against the sky.
Austin, Texas
Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.
Austin, Texas
A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.
Fort Stockton, Texas
The second largest roadrunner in the world stands 11 feet tall in his West Texas town.
College Station, Texas
Campus tradition says couples who walk beneath this enormous oak will stay together forever.
Marfa, Texas
With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.
Irving, Texas
Exceptional Nepalese food can be found in a Texas gas station.