This massive melon is a recreation of a similar gate from the Pan-American Expo.

An unprepossessing stone marks the last resting place of one of the most accomplished Native Americans in history.

A larger than life statue of a steelworker keeps watch over a closed steel mill.

The headquarters of a pioneering cast iron and cast aluminum cookware company is in ruins, but still standing.

The angel of death appears to weep black tears at this grave marker.

Ever wanted to can Spam?

The only museum in the world dedicated to the history of sprint car racing, next to one of the country's most historic dirt tracks.

Remnants of a quarry company town still stand on the banks of the Wapsipinicon River.

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

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

Home with Gothic windows featured in a famous painting.

A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.

This artsy public restroom is shaped like a giant john.

A diverse, expansive nature preserve in northeastern Kansas.