Places Pengwn Wants to Go

The world's largest collection of the world's largest objects is in one small Illinois town.

The mysterious white squirrels of this Illinois city are treated like sacred cows.

This historic lavatory leftover features two levels of defecation stations completely without context.

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

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

Today this bizarre rooftop phone booth seems like a piece of kitsch but it was once used to spot disastrous storms.

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

While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.

Eclectic collection of rare and beautiful stones in a historic home.

This rare female version of the Muffler Man has its clothes removed each summer to signal the start of pool season.

The world's third-largest scale model of the planets.

This tiny historic jail along Route 66 is the perfect fit for exactly one criminal and their partner-in-crime.

This monolithic statue was erected in honor of Chief Black Hawk (even if it wasn't made to look like him).

This architectural stunner is one of the few surviving Egyptian Revival theaters in the U.S.

A historic and oft-filmed prison stands in a Chicago suburb.

With 8,000 pipes this giant instrument is the most versatile theatre pipe organ ever built.

Arguably the best example of an authentic Dutch windmill in the United States, rivaling its counterparts in the Netherlands.

World's second largest particle accelerator, where nature reveals its secrets.

This elaborate Hindu temple is located in a Chicago suburb, but looks like it was transported directly from India.

This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction.

The final resting place of the world's first nuclear reactor.

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.

A historic beacon built in the aftermath of the worst maritime disaster on the Great Lakes.

Museum dedicated to the art of cutting and polishing stones.