Good Thunder, Minnesota
Arnie Lillo
This metal shop's yard is filled with cutout art including an Eiffel Tower replica and Noah's Arch.
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Good Thunder, Minnesota
This metal shop's yard is filled with cutout art including an Eiffel Tower replica and Noah's Arch.
New Ulm, Minnesota
A winged-helmed, sword-brandishing tribute to German Americans.
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
The titular fictional logger only inhabits this otherwise historically focussed museum via a piece of fiberglass kitsch.
Avoca, Iowa
Among the cornfields stands a giant spider crafted from an old Volkswagen.
Lincoln, Nebraska
The largest collection of historical roller skates in the world.
Valentine, Nebraska
In addition to fishing and camping, this spot in Nebraska’s Sandhills is one of the world’s darkest places.
Yankton, South Dakota
A humble reconstruction of the rather lively former capitol building.
Royal, Nebraska
When an ancient supervolcano erupted, some of Nebraska's prehistoric animals were forever preserved in ash.
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Hidden in the grounds of the Fort Dodge Museum is a "real" and terrifying petrified giant.
West Bend, Iowa
A four story, football field-sized, nine-grotto creation made of shells, minerals, and rare stones.
Sac City, Iowa
Eight feet in diameter and more than 24 feet around.
Austin, Minnesota
Ever wanted to can Spam?
Bloomington, Minnesota
Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...
Jordan, Minnesota
This bright yellow building is packed with sweet treats from all around the world, from chocolate-covered crickets to whoopie pies.
Ashland, Nebraska
Once a slice of Cold War-era military history, this museum is finding its future in the stars.
Harrison, Nebraska
Meet cowboys and ancient beardogs at this one-of-a-kind crossroads of Western history.
Harrison, Nebraska
Site of the 1879 Cheyenne Outbreak and the site where famed Sioux chief Crazy Horse met his fate.
Chadron, Nebraska
America's largest man-made forest was planted in an effort to bring back the past.
Alliance, Nebraska
An experimental, automotive replica of Stonehenge.
Paxton, Nebraska
What do a giraffe, an elephant, and reasonably priced steaks have in common? This roadside restaurant filled with exotic taxidermy.
Minden, Nebraska
This replica small town lets visitors take a stroll through the story of progress in the U.S. via thousands of Americana artifacts.
Grand Island, Nebraska
Whimsical cartoon cars suspended on posts soar over an automotive shop.
Beatrice, Nebraska
This was the first homestead registered after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act into law.
Lincoln, Nebraska
An ornate Art Deco tile mosaic representing Nebraskan life, both modern and prehistoric.