This unique zoo is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 species of crane.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

A remnant of the last Ice Age, this lake is surrounded by fascinating rock formations.

Taxidermy, Cigar Store Indians, A Model of a New York Tenement and Delicious Draft Root Beer.

This 16-foot-diameter wooden coin has been standing in Iowa City since 2006.

The world's largest rotating world.

This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.

A restored Pittsburgh house of God has been converted to a marvelous house of suds.

A plaque on the side of a parking garage marks the burial place of a great Ottawa chief.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.

The giant squid's 27-foot-long corpse lies preserved within a Sarasota aquarium.

Once one of the world's great cities, Cahokia was a place of religious worship, trade and mass human sacrifice before being mysteriously abandoned.

This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.

The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

A four story, football field-sized, nine-grotto creation made of shells, minerals, and rare stones.

This hand-carved wooden carousel in the Story City North Park was built in 1913.

The “American Gothic" artist's largest works hang in an Iowa State University library.

Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.

A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.

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

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

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