Liberal, Kansas
Dorothy's House and Land of Oz
A house turned museum is the real-life "home" of the fictional main character of The Wizard of Oz.
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Liberal, Kansas
A house turned museum is the real-life "home" of the fictional main character of The Wizard of Oz.
Lawrence, Kansas
The quirky collection includes treasures like Elvis' underwear, Bob Barker's toothbrush, and hundreds of sock monkeys.
Greensburg, Kansas
The United States's largest hand-dug well is topped with a state-of-the-art museum.
Topeka, Kansas
These elevated trucks were put in place as a middle finger to The Man, but are now considered folk art.
Lindsborg, Kansas
Marking the spot where a conquistador gave up his search for the fabled Seven Cities of Gold.
Oakley, Kansas
One of the Eight Wonders of Kansas and the first official National Natural Monument these stark formations look like nature's Stonehenge.
Wamego, Kansas
A wonderful collection of all things Oz is nestled in the heart of Kansas.
Iowa City, Iowa
This 16-foot-diameter wooden coin has been standing in Iowa City since 2006.
Davenport, Iowa
This small museum is dedicated to one of the most influential, yet obscure, jazz legends of Prohibition.
Britt, Iowa
An old town theater converted into a celebration of the hobo legacy.
Des Moines, Iowa
This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.
Clear Lake, Iowa
A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.
Sac City, Iowa
Eight feet in diameter and more than 24 feet around.
Saint James, Missouri
Over 600 vacuum cleaners stack the shelves of what may be the cleanest museum in America.
Kansas City, Missouri
This Kansas City studio was home to Walt Disney's first animation business.
Independence, Missouri
A museum celebrating the Victorian obsession with hair art.
Leasburg, Missouri
Nestled in Onondaga State Park, over 100 canoes carefully stacked in a replica of the famous standing stones.
Diamond, Missouri
Thousands of small machines line the shelves of this personal collection which definitely delivers on its name.
Kansas City, Missouri
The famous greeting card maker owns a collection of paintings by the famed surrealist.
Linn, Missouri
The only pig museum in the U.S. holds one of the world's largest collections of pig items.
Excelsior Springs, Missouri
This art deco masterpiece was once a miracle spring mecca but is now simply a government office building.
Kansas City, Missouri
This giant green head remembers one of America's jazz giants.
Marceline, Missouri
A celebration of the animation wizard's childhood home and antique railroad memorabilia collection.
St. Joseph, Missouri
The fastest mail service in the west is tracked and memorialized along this 1,400 mile trail.