This lagomorph-obsessed Route 66 emporium is home to a giant jackrabbit that sits in a bunny graveyard.

This diner serves Route 66 nostalgia and what it claims is the 'original' hot dog on a stick.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

The world's largest covered wagon is piloted by a giant Lincoln lawyer.

While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.

This tiny historic jail along Route 66 is the perfect fit for exactly one criminal and their partner-in-crime.

This historic Illinois "Muffler Man" has been converted from axe-touting lumberjack to rocket-wielding space ace.

On the site of a former Army ammunition plant, bison now roam a restored sea of grass.

This national park dedicated to the tallgrass prairie ecosystem still displays its military past.

This long unused shot tower on the Mississippi remains a point of pride for a small city in Iowa.

The oldest operating hotel in Illinois enjoys a historic (and some say haunted) past.

The oldest house in Galena, Illinois, now is a reminder of when this city was the world's lead mining capital.

Dozens of large steel sculptures fill this two-acre park outside a former blacksmith's studio.

A goofy attempt to generate business for a repair shop turned into one of Ottawa's favorite tourist attractions.

This monolithic statue was erected in honor of Chief Black Hawk (even if it wasn't made to look like him).

This architectural stunner is one of the few surviving Egyptian Revival theaters in the U.S.

The name is a dubious distinction for the man who ordered a full retreat during what is considered the first engagement of the Black Hawk War.

See where Bill Murray kidnapped a hapless Punxsutawney Phil.

This small-town opera house has appeared much more in national culture and history than its charming setting might suggest.

A river with some unusual, and occasionally dangerous, habits.

Its eclectic exhibits range from the world’s first motorcycle to Luke Skywalker’s Land Speeder.

A rare cliffside vantage point of Lake Michigan with an explosive history.

The murals have transformed a residential alley into a vibrant drive-through gallery.

Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.