Dayton, Ohio
The Avrocar
A real flying saucer, contracted by the U.S. Air Force.
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Dayton, Ohio
A real flying saucer, contracted by the U.S. Air Force.
Mitchell, South Dakota
A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.
Custer, South Dakota
The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.
Wall, South Dakota
The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.
Winslow, Arizona
This 4,000-foot-diameter hole is touted as "the most well known, best preserved meteorite crater on Earth."
Holbrook, Arizona
See massive fossils that are over 200 million years old in northeastern Arizona.
Sedona, Arizona
A spiritual vortex among the red rocks in Sedona.
Dresden, Germany
This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.
Schwangau, Germany
The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”
Ulm, Germany
The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.
Dachau, Germany
The prototype for all Nazi concentration camps.
Munich, Germany
Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.
Chiemsee, Germany
Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.
Berchtesgaden, Germany
Dress up like a miner and take a slide into the disco-lit depths of this once foundational salt mine.
Salzburg, Austria
Trick water gardens from 1619 featuring a 200 piece mechanical theater powered by water.
Spring Green, Wisconsin
A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.
Bemidji, Minnesota
These crudely shaped folk giants may be the the second most photographed statues in the U.S.
Clear Lake, Iowa
A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.
Blue Earth, Minnesota
This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.
Austin, Minnesota
Ever wanted to can Spam?
New Ulm, Minnesota
A winged-helmed, sword-brandishing tribute to German Americans.
Rosemount, Minnesota
The remains of a World War II munitions factory still haunt the fields of this Twin Cities suburb.
Bloomington, Minnesota
Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hub of Scandinavian culture in a Minneapolis deli.