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The oldest university museum west of the Mississippi retains its 19th century feel.

An eclectic assortment of medieval architecture in a small Iowa town.

A small burial plot formerly stranded in the middle of a road.

This remote island in Iowa was abandoned after being devastated by flood.

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

While there are no actual snakes in the history of this crooked road, there may be a number of dead horses.

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

A mysteriously dark cemetery monument fuels stories and legends galore.

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

The remains of a bustling turn-of-the-century park built to showcase the wonders of electricity.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.

The world's only three-story rotary jail is now a museum to a bizarre trend in prison design.

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

A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.

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

Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.

This seemingly charming home memorializes and honors the victims of a century-old unsolved murder.

A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.

This whimsical park encourages its visitors and wildlife to roam on and around the various works of art.

This bridge was constructed from the remains of the first Ferris wheel.

Low-frequency noise compared to an idling train can only be heard by some of this industrial town's residents.

Both funky and traditional, it's the oldest of its kind in Indiana.

The chiseled jaw of this forgotten American hero still stands tall in a small Indiana town.