An ornate Art Deco tile mosaic representing Nebraskan life, both modern and prehistoric.

This little gem of a museum is a hidden jewel filled with prehistoric treasures.

A brick-paved former section of the historic coast-to-coast highway.

An obelisk commemorating Lincoln's role in connecting the coasts.

This massive railroad spike celebrates the 1939 premiere of the movie “Union Pacific.”

This once rural mansion now sits in the heart of the city.

These experimental weapons brought World War II to Nebraska as well as 26 other U.S. states.

An idle pastime becomes a record holder in Boys Town, Nebraska.

Giant works of art interspersed throughout meadows and woodlands offer a new discovery at every turn.

The United States's largest hand-dug well is topped with a state-of-the-art museum.

Lone survivor from Custer's Last Stand forever preserved.

400 million-year old limestone caverns nestled in the Ozarks served as shelter and a hideout for cultures throughout North American history.

A sculpture of a giant man escaping from the depths of the Earth.

This majestic tree has survived 400 years of storms, droughts, and floods, and is a beloved natural landmark in Missouri.

Curious cave that stays a cool 56 degrees all year long.

Two Ming Dynasty lion statues guard the entrance to the journalism school.

The iconic remains of the original Academic Hall that burned down in 1892.

The obelisk meant to mark the founding father's grave at Monticello is actually on the University of Missouri campus.

Like Stonehenge, but with boats and oodles more charm.

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

A eclectic collection of military memorabilia.

This massive marble memorial was built bit by bit either out of devotion or spite, but at the expense of the surrounding town.

A steeple that now houses a small church.

The "World's Largest Underground Business Complex," a 55,000,000-square-foot city underneath Missouri.