What was once a communal kitchen now serves heaping portions of hearty German fare.

A mysteriously dark cemetery monument fuels stories and legends galore.

This 16-foot-diameter wooden coin has been standing in Iowa City since 2006.

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

A single artist is behind these large-scale models made of hundreds of thousands of two-inch wooden matchsticks.

Ever wanted to can Spam?

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

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

The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.

One of the largest carillons in the world, this giant instrument has 67 cast-iron bells played by a keyboard.

Abraham Lincoln's likeness rests at the top of this giant totem pole.

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

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

A six-story-tall golden pyramid, surrounded by a moat.

The birthplace of a titan of American cinema.

A giant, Gilded Age mansion that once belonged to the beer baron of Milwaukee.

This quirky museum has a collection of more than 15,000 bobblehead dolls.

The bugs crawling down the front of this office building are almost as big as a '68 VW Beetle.

Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.

Three playfully immersive mini golf courses let you travel alongside your ball to the cup at this facility, which has been around since the 1950s.

More than 5,000 contemporary and "historic" mustards from around the world.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.

A pop-culture attraction outside of Dyersville, Iowa, hits a home run.