Godfrey, Illinois
Godfrey Mister Donut
Though it's thrived abroad, this forgotten Dunkin' rival has just one store left in the States.
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Godfrey, Illinois
Though it's thrived abroad, this forgotten Dunkin' rival has just one store left in the States.
Peoria, Illinois
This rare female version of the Muffler Man has its clothes removed each summer to signal the start of pool season.
Wilmington, Illinois
This historic Illinois "Muffler Man" has been converted from axe-touting lumberjack to rocket-wielding space ace.
Bloomington, Illinois
The carved remains of a 200-year-old oak tree memorialize the namesake of the iconic "Wizard of Oz" character.
Lincoln, Illinois
Today this bizarre rooftop phone booth seems like a piece of kitsch but it was once used to spot disastrous storms.
Atlanta, Illinois
While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.
Springfield, Illinois
When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
Livingston, Illinois
Oversized statues are just the tip of this nostalgic Americana roadside attraction.
Alton, Illinois
This life-size bronze statue remembers the tallest recorded human in his Illinois hometown.
Anaheim, California
Allegedly haunted by Walt Disney himself, this inconspicuous lamp is always kept lit in his honor.
Lemon Grove, California
The Giant Lemon of Lemon Grove.
Los Angeles, California
This grand memorial remembers the 20 members of the Los Angeles Times killed when the office was bombed.
Metropolis, Illinois
You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.
Houston, Texas
A taste of Middle Earth, in the middle of the Bayou City.
Cleveland, Mississippi
An enormous, interactive museum with star-studded exhibits is surprisingly found deep in the Mississippi Delta.
Fort Davis, Texas
A rattlesnake museum showcasing over 30 species, in a century-old building that used to be the general store in this tiny West Texas town.
Riverside, Iowa
A place of great reverence for Trekkies everywhere, a hero's future birthplace.
Ames, Iowa
Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.
Villisca, Iowa
This seemingly charming home memorializes and honors the victims of a century-old unsolved murder.
Sac City, Iowa
Eight feet in diameter and more than 24 feet around.
Dubuque, Iowa
For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.
Iowa City, Iowa
How did the 110-ton limestone statue cross the road?
Iowa City, Iowa
This 16-foot-diameter wooden coin has been standing in Iowa City since 2006.
Iowa City, Iowa
A mysteriously dark cemetery monument fuels stories and legends galore.