Mount Vernon, Iowa
American Gothic Barn
A hidden barn-sized rendition of Grant Wood's most famous, and most parodied, painting.
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Mount Vernon, Iowa
A hidden barn-sized rendition of Grant Wood's most famous, and most parodied, painting.
Mitchell, South Dakota
A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.
Montrose, South Dakota
A roadside collection of over-sized iron creations that are a bit more macabre than most.
Sac City, Iowa
Eight feet in diameter and more than 24 feet around.
West Bend, Iowa
A four story, football field-sized, nine-grotto creation made of shells, minerals, and rare stones.
Clear Lake, Iowa
A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.
Quartzsite, Arizona
This memorial pyramid marker honors one of the United States Government's first official camel riders.
Blue Earth, Minnesota
This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.
Chicago, Illinois
Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A bronze statue on a downtown corner honors Minneapolis's favorite career gal.
Iowa City, Iowa
This 16-foot-diameter wooden coin has been standing in Iowa City since 2006.
Burlington, Iowa
While there are no actual snakes in the history of this crooked road, there may be a number of dead horses.
Columbus Junction, Iowa
A warning to the weak-kneed: This narrow bridge does its swinging eight stories high.
Walcott, Iowa
The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.
Iowa City, Iowa
How did the 110-ton limestone statue cross the road?
Iowa City, Iowa
A mysteriously dark cemetery monument fuels stories and legends galore.
Boston, Massachusetts
The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.
San Diego, California
This historic graveyard was partially paved over to create a streetcar line.
San Diego, California
The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.
San Diego, California
One of the largest trees of its kind in California.
San Diego, California
One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.
San Diego, California
Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.
San Diego, California
An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.
Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
This country market harbors goats on its roof.