Keystone, South Dakota
Black Elk Peak
The highest point in South Dakota contains the ashes of Valentine McGillycuudy, the "Holy White Man."
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Keystone, South Dakota
The highest point in South Dakota contains the ashes of Valentine McGillycuudy, the "Holy White Man."
Philip, South Dakota
A six-ton, 12-foot-tall concrete prairie dog is touted as the largest in the world.
Midland, South Dakota
Just a man taking his prehistoric pet for a stroll.
Wall, South Dakota
The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.
Aladdin, Wyoming
The crumbling structure is a rare surviving relic of the area's bygone mining industry.
Douglas, Wyoming
This Wyoming town is fascinated by a particular mythical creature.
Chugwater, Wyoming
A small Wyoming town is home to the state's oldest-operating soda fountain.
Guernsey, Wyoming
Long before guestbooks and hotels, frontier travelers signed their names on this rock face.
Mitchell, South Dakota
A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.
Los Angeles, California
The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.
Cadillac, Michigan
This monument honors the band's impromptu performance at Cadillac highschool's homecoming decades ago.
Shingleton, Michigan
This lone tree and dramatic sandstone outcropping are so beloved by Michiganders they can be found on one of the state’s coins.
Indianapolis, Indiana
This whimsical park encourages its visitors and wildlife to roam on and around the various works of art.
Wamego, Kansas
A wonderful collection of all things Oz is nestled in the heart of Kansas.
Chesterfield, Missouri
A sculpture of a giant man escaping from the depths of the Earth.
Riverside, Iowa
A place of great reverence for Trekkies everywhere, a hero's future birthplace.
Piti, Guam
A beautiful waterway tucked in the corner of a power plant.
Kansas City, Missouri
Community bookshelf of 25-foot-tall book spines.
Kansas City, Missouri
This abandoned prison castle has become an imposing gallery of graffiti art.
Terre Haute, Indiana
Modeled after the labyrinth in Chartres Cathedral, this small-town Indiana memorial labyrinth sits half a world away.
Lincoln, Nebraska
An ornate Art Deco tile mosaic representing Nebraskan life, both modern and prehistoric.
Hastings, Nebraska
The home for all things Kool-Aid offers everything except a chance to actually enjoy the drink.
Des Moines, Iowa
Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.
Victoria, Kansas
Also known as the Cathedral of the Plains, this church holds the distinction of being one of the "8 Wonders of Kansas."