Places melissabollman Wants to Go

Explore the cabin where the famed abolitionist once lived and the site where he fought the Battle of Osawatomie.

This former mining town was named the most toxic town in America.

Once the smallest park in the national system.

No matter what the plaque under this massive legume says, this is not the world's largest peanut.

In Paris, Texas they have their own Eiffel Tower, it just has a cowboy hat on it.

A symbol of Texas pride.

This downtown Dallas art installation is always on the lookout.

This sculpture of a bowler hat is complemented by a matching umbrella a few blocks away.

A serene temple with stunning stained glass hides in downtown Dallas.

This vivid painted ceramic sculpture evokes the expansiveness of the prairie sky.

After retiring, Gary Pendergrass turned his yard into a wonderland of outsider art.

A curious sculpture garden and museum in Cochrane, Wisconsin.

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

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

A roadside statue store in rural Minnesota with quirky displays.

The Iowa state contender for largest pan in the world oddly only comes in second or so.

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

This water tower has been a staple of the Rochester skyline since 1931.

This large midwestern cavern features impressive rock formations and an underground waterfall.

A four story, football field-sized, nine-grotto creation made of shells, minerals, and rare stones.

This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.

An old town theater converted into a celebration of the hobo legacy.

A steeple that now houses a small church.

Built in 1869, this one-room rural schoolhouse welcomes visitors to travel back to 1904 school day.