An amazing collection of sculptures and art.

The watery grave of an impractical idea.

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...

These curious caverns have been home to mushrooms, gangsters, and disco.

This giant green head remembers one of America's jazz giants.

The world's largest collection of fine-scale miniatures and one the nation's largest collections of antique toys.

This abandoned prison castle has become an imposing gallery of graffiti art.

This simple home was the beginning of a long journey for the iconic Western film star.

Lured here by the promise of tens of thousands in gold, Jesse James started a quintessentially American trend of robbing trains in-motion.

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

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

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

A museum devoted entirely to the rattlesnakes and snake-related art.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.

One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

After the musical legend's death, his memorial was mysteriously graffitied in gold.

This old residential building was once the largest flour mill in the world.

A Building for Your (Former) Funerary Needs.

This kaleidoscopic mural shows Bob Dylan throughout his transition from young troubadour to Nobel laureate.

One of two giant blue cockerel statues erected with an intentional double meaning.

The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.