A 30-foot man on a penny-farthing bicycle rides along the banks of the Mississippi.

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

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

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.

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

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

No one knows the origin of this small town’s unique name.

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

A pop-culture attraction outside of Dyersville, Iowa, hits a home run.

The farm toy capital of the world hosts a museum filled with toy tractors dating back to the late 1800s.

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

The oldest university museum west of the Mississippi retains its 19th century feel.

A mysteriously dark cemetery monument fuels stories and legends galore.

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

A hidden barn-sized rendition of Grant Wood's most famous, and most parodied, painting.