Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

This bright yellow building is packed with sweet treats from all around the world, from chocolate-covered crickets to whoopie pies.

A bypass decorated with large wooden troll carvings.

This massive railroad spike celebrates the 1939 premiere of the movie “Union Pacific.”

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.

This long unused shot tower on the Mississippi remains a point of pride for a small city in Iowa.

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

For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.

While there are no actual snakes in the history of this crooked road, there may be a number of dead horses.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

In rural Iowa, an imported 19th-century windmill overlooks an unlikely enclave of Danish culture.

A warning to the weak-kneed: This narrow bridge does its swinging eight stories high.

A place of great reverence for Trekkies everywhere, a hero's future birthplace.

One of just a few cities in the world to base their center of government on an island. Others: Paris and Osaka.

The notorious couple camped at this site after a bloody shootout with police.

A small burial plot formerly stranded in the middle of a road.

The magazine keeps a perfectly groomed display garden for its photo shoots.

Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.

Piled high inside this warehouse and coffee shop are salvaged goods that span every corner of the globe.

The headquarters of the prestigious World Food Prize celebrates the heroes in the fight against hunger, has no cafeteria.

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