Both funky and traditional, it's the oldest of its kind in Indiana.

Even with only two residents and one building, this tiny Illinois town is famous for its burgers.

The overgrown remains of one of the premier auto-racing speedways in the Midwest—and also one of the most deadly.

The legacy of an unsolved, gruesome murder rests beneath the spans of this historic bridge.

An abandoned observatory in the middle of the Illinois prairie.

Pizza with a side of fine art.

This $3 million model train takes you through Chicago, Seattle, and the thousands of miles in between.

A collection of 11 million buttons illustrates the human toll of the Holocaust.

Come for the giant taxidermy lion, stay for the knick knacks at this Minneapolis curiosity shop.

The world's largest floating loon bobs in the lake to kick off an annual festival.

Terraced flowerbeds and rock sculptures in the midst of the Minnesota wilderness.

This rare vessel mixed luxury with labor before being converted to a museum and sometimes haunted maze.

A futuristic climate change study is nestled deep within this public land.

Minnesota's highest point is a scenic vista marked by a plaque and armies of mosquitoes.

Journey through the largest remaining peat bogs in the contiguous United States to see the wilderness as it once was.

This replica of an 8th century burial ship actually sailed to Norway before returning home to Minnesota.

Secret hideaway for an alternative beach experience.

The Midwest's reigning king of surplus stores is full of nothing you need and everything you want.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

An architecturally-focused antique shop.

A roadside attraction filled with an astounding array of gloriously wacky vehicles.

Once in disrepair, this popular Texas stop along iconic Route 66 has been restored to its past glory.

An acoustic anomaly with a mysterious cause.

Collection maintained by the legendary designer.