Lisle, Illinois
Four Columns at Morton Arboretum
A tribute to one granddaughter's old apartment which now represents the whims of each visitor.
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Lisle, Illinois
A tribute to one granddaughter's old apartment which now represents the whims of each visitor.
St. Charles, Illinois
A onetime gangsters' hideaway where you can dine on steaks, fine wines, and cigars just like they once did.
Batavia, Illinois
World's second largest particle accelerator, where nature reveals its secrets.
Roscoe, Illinois
This deceivingly ordinary warehouse hides an enormous collection of pop culture treasures.
Springfield, Illinois
When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
Spillville, Iowa
Elaborate hand-carved wooden clocks two brothers made in their spare time are on display at this handsome little museum.
Oregon, Illinois
This monolithic statue was erected in honor of Chief Black Hawk (even if it wasn't made to look like him).
Pella, Iowa
An Iowa town celebrates its heritage with the tallest working Dutch windmill in North America.
Brandon, Iowa
The Iowa state contender for largest pan in the world oddly only comes in second or so.
Port Byron, Illinois
A 30-foot man on a penny-farthing bicycle rides along the banks of the Mississippi.
Burlington, Iowa
While there are no actual snakes in the history of this crooked road, there may be a number of dead horses.
Ames, Iowa
Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.
Ames, Iowa
The “American Gothic" artist's largest works hang in an Iowa State University library.