Tulsa, Oklahoma
The Center of the Universe
An acoustic anomaly with a mysterious cause sits in the heart of Tulsa.
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
An acoustic anomaly with a mysterious cause sits in the heart of Tulsa.
Phoenix, Arizona
A self-built castle made by a mysterious man.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Bayard, Nebraska
This erect, phallic geological spire wasn't always named so domestically.
St. Louis, Missouri
Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.
Wichita, Kansas
The grandson of a Kiowa chief created what has become the iconic symbol of a city on the Plains.
Wichita, Kansas
The first "Hut" was actually a small brick building.
Wichita, Kansas
A mysterious and terrifying public art goblin seemingly meant to inspire local legend.
Des Moines, Iowa
A unique work of outsider art sourced from scrap metals and signifies conservation.
Winterset, Iowa
Romance fans worldwide make the pilgrimage to this group of historic covered bridges in rural Iowa.
Des Moines, Iowa
Dedicated to the humanitarian efforts of the state's former governor.
Des Moines, Iowa
The headquarters of the prestigious World Food Prize celebrates the heroes in the fight against hunger, has no cafeteria.
Des Moines, Iowa
Architectural elements and building materials for this house were transported from Salisbury, England.
Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa
An unlikely Transcendental Meditation haven in the American Heartland built around the ancient Vedic principles of balance and harmony.
Pella, Iowa
An Iowa town celebrates its heritage with the tallest working Dutch windmill in North America.
Des Moines, Iowa
The magazine keeps a perfectly groomed display garden for its photo shoots.
Des Moines, Iowa
Piled high inside this warehouse and coffee shop are salvaged goods that span every corner of the globe.
Des Moines, Iowa
Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.
Walcott, Iowa
The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.
Dubuque, Iowa
For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.
Des Moines, Iowa
This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.
Madrid, Iowa
A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.
Denver, Colorado
Once a mortuary that held the remains of Buffalo Bill, this Denver hotspot is now a death-fixated restaurant.
Phoenix, Arizona
In this small Phoenix taxidermy emporium, you can find everything from a squid in a jar to a freeze-dried toad.