These experimental weapons brought World War II to Nebraska as well as 26 other U.S. states.

A brick-paved former section of the historic coast-to-coast highway.

This erect, phallic geological spire wasn't always named so domestically.

An ornate Art Deco tile mosaic representing Nebraskan life, both modern and prehistoric.

What do a giraffe, an elephant, and reasonably priced steaks have in common? This roadside restaurant filled with exotic taxidermy.

An experimental, automotive replica of Stonehenge.

The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.

The highest point in South Dakota contains the ashes of Valentine McGillycuudy, the "Holy White Man."

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

A six-ton, 12-foot-tall concrete prairie dog is touted as the largest in the world.

A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.

A striking sculpture built to honor the women of the Lakota and Dakota Nations.

This secret gem of a toy store houses a rideable carousel populated with fantasy animals.

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

The World's Largest Bull.

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

This water tower has been a staple of the Rochester skyline since 1931.

The empty tomb that houses the memories of Roy Bertelli's revenge.

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

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

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

Hidden in the grounds of the Fort Dodge Museum is a "real" and terrifying petrified giant.

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

Most comprehensive museum in America devoted to one ethnic group.