This replica of an 8th century burial ship actually sailed to Norway before returning home to Minnesota.

The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.

At this Minnesota state park you can easily wade across the source of the mighty Mississippi.

When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.

Ever wanted to can Spam?

A striking sculpture built to honor the women of the Lakota and Dakota Nations.

A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

The world's largest Holstein cow.

Three legendary, living albino buffalo roaming their pastures for all to see.

A true roadside icon standing on the same plains that the herds once roamed.

This ancient village provides insight into the complexity of the pre-Columbian Fremont Culture.

A homage to the King at the hotel where he revived his career.

Experience a charming 1930s version of "infotainment."

Officially named the "Loneliest Road in America," this barren stretch of Nevada road offers almost nothing but sky and open fields.

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

Nevada's largest cactus collection stands outside a candy mogul's small factory.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

This institution collects the history of burlesque dancing with a titillating collection of ephemera and pasties.

The longest living non-clonal organisms on Earth.

Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

Classy up your Big Mac with bow-tied servers and chandeliers at the world's fanciest McDonald's.

One person’s lost luggage is another person’s treasure.