Independence, Missouri
Independence Temple
This otherworldly church spire reaches up toward the heavens.
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Independence, Missouri
This otherworldly church spire reaches up toward the heavens.
Kearney, Missouri
The final resting place of the legendary outlaw.
Hamilton, Missouri
Outside the Missouri Quilt Museum, this large spool has more than one million yards of thread—and counting.
Springfield, Illinois
This diner serves Route 66 nostalgia and what it claims is the 'original' hot dog on a stick.
Springfield, Illinois
One of the largest carillons in the world, this giant instrument has 67 cast-iron bells played by a keyboard.
Springfield, Illinois
Abraham Lincoln's likeness rests at the top of this giant totem pole.
Springfield, Illinois
When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
Lincoln, Illinois
The world's largest covered wagon is piloted by a giant Lincoln lawyer.
Lincoln, Illinois
Today this bizarre rooftop phone booth seems like a piece of kitsch but it was once used to spot disastrous storms.
McLean, Illinois
Just off I-55 in McLean, Illinois, is a place where you can play over 100 arcade and pinball machines for 25-75 cents a pop.
Gardner, Illinois
This tiny historic jail along Route 66 is the perfect fit for exactly one criminal and their partner-in-crime.
Wilmington, Illinois
This historic Illinois "Muffler Man" has been converted from axe-touting lumberjack to rocket-wielding space ace.
Joliet, Illinois
A historic and oft-filmed prison stands in a Chicago suburb.
Chesterton, Indiana
The site of a 19th century "dream city" that almost rivaled Chicago before being swallowed by the Indiana sand dunes.
Michigan City, Indiana
These five houses were built for the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair.
Michigan City, Indiana
A chilling disappearance (and rescue) of a child uncovers a geological mystery.
Putney, Vermont
A classic roadside attraction on Vermont's historic Route 5.
Westford, Massachusetts
This sculpture memorializes the town's connection to the famous horror author Edgar Allan Poe.
Seattle, Washington
A sliver of nostalgia in Seattle's Viretta Park.
Seattle, Washington
Meet me at the most confusing intersection in Seattle.
Seattle, Washington
This painted blacktop brings the classic arcade game to life.
Seattle, Washington
This working class sculpture pounds his hammer all the livelong day.
Seattle, Washington
A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.
Seattle, Washington
Deep into the lower floors of Pike Place, find a date with fowl fate.