Places monaharen Wants to Go

A lavender labyrinth so large it’s visible on Google Earth.

A complex, nine-layer maze on the grounds of a Venetian doge's playground.

The highest point in Iowa, while not that impressive to mountain states, has earned its own monuments.

A roadside statue store in rural Minnesota with quirky displays.

Expansive and colorful studio of Minneapolis art-star, Doug Padilla.

Every winter, dozens of otherworldly ice structures sprout up from a rigged up artesian well.

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

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

Hidden in magnificent rolling countryside, see what may be the largest modern stone circle in the world at Wisconsin's very own "Stonehenge”

A tower that pays homage to local sailors who perished under the waves.

The oldest functional consecrated church on Mustang Island.

This hidden sculpture garden full of Wild West art is one of San Antonio's best-kept secrets.

The 40-foot-tall votive candle is the largest of its kind.

Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel.

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

Travel through the hidden underbelly of the city in colorful tunnels filled with art and history exhibits.

Piled high inside this warehouse and coffee shop are salvaged goods that span every corner of the globe.

A steeple that now houses a small church.

The face of the famed flier in a hillside in her hometown.

The first car-centric shopping plaza in the U.S. brought a little bit of Spain to downtown Kansas City.

This unconventional used book store was once in the news for the surprising act of burning books.

Savor the famous tempura-fried pork tenderloin sandwich at this long-standing Kansas City food counter.