Home to the Amorphophallus titanum "Corpse Flower," which is among the largest flowers in the world and also smells powerfully of rotting flesh when in bloom.

Sleepy Minneapolis block beats Guinness Record for most churches on one city block.

A nerdcentric group and creators of the Nerd Prom.

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

This iconic water tower and failed bandstand is open for panoramic views once a year.

20,000 pieces in a Frank Gehry-designed building.

Downtown Minneapolis mixed art and function by turning some of their sewer covers into works of art.

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

Ever wanted to can Spam?

This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.

An idle pastime becomes a record holder in Boys Town, Nebraska.

The world's only three-story rotary jail is now a museum to a bizarre trend in prison design.

This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.

The World's Largest Bull.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

An enormous park-like oasis, full of famous Chicagoans' graves.

A haunting statue called "Eternal Silence" has quite the reputation among visitors with active imaginations.

A strange and haunting monument of unknown origin in the historic Graceland Cemetery.

Chicago's museum dedicated to the history of bondage and fetishism is more textbook than titillation.

A science teacher's dream.

The home of 1.5 million wood letters for printing is still a functioning workshop.

A museum celebrating the self-taught artist-environment builder.

Wisconsin's most celebrated export gets the royal treatment on I-94.

The world's largest talking cow would like to tell you about the benefits of 100% Wisconsin dairy products, if only she still could.