Iowa City, Iowa
'Sitting Man'
How did the 110-ton limestone statue cross the road?
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Iowa City, Iowa
How did the 110-ton limestone statue cross the road?
Walcott, Iowa
The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.
Silvis, Illinois
Lined with plaques and tributes to veterans, this patriotic street was founded by Mexican immigrants.
Oregon, Illinois
This monolithic statue was erected in honor of Chief Black Hawk (even if it wasn't made to look like him).
Central City, Colorado
This underfoot portrait is the work of a disgruntled painter inspired by a tragic poem.
Woodstock, Illinois
This softly rounded mansion was built without corners not to avoid evil spirits, but to make them more comfortable.
Littleton, Colorado
This gallery is home to everything from antiques, to ancient tribal masks.
Sedalia, Colorado
This Colorado fire station has been in continuous operation for more than a century.
Aurora, Colorado
At this multicultural hub, refugee chefs serve the foods they miss most from home.
Denver, Colorado
A home covered with elaborate mosaic and other pieces of art.
Denver, Colorado
A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas.
Denver, Colorado
The oldest operating cemetery in Denver is the eternal home of some of the Centennial State's most famous residents.
Denver, Colorado
Explore some of the most unique vehicles in history along with a cast of unsettling mannequins.
Denver, Colorado
A collection of over 15,000 zines works to preserve DIY publishing culture.
Lakeside, Colorado
One of the oldest continuously operating amusement parks in the U.S. is an open-air museum of Art Deco and neon lights.
Denver, Colorado
The huge collection of paintings of the American West is one of Denver's best-kept secrets.
Denver, Colorado
One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.
Denver, Colorado
This museum offers an actual time machine back through Colorado's past.
St. Louis, Missouri
What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.
St. Louis, Missouri
In the Compton Hill Reservoir Park sits a statue whose lack of clothing caused a scandal for the group that commissioned it.
Palmdale, California
The road plays 30 seconds of the Marine’s Hymn when driving over the grooved pavement.
Brooklyn, New York
This 19th century brick building in Brooklyn stands out like the anachronistic landmark that it is.
Harrislee, Germany
These hilariously laughing bronze figures lampoon empty promises while encouraging civic engagement.
Taupō, New Zealand
This 46-foot-tall carving of a legendary Māori navigator can only be visited by boat.