Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

The city of Rockford, Illinois is symbolically protected by a quartet of fittingly stony sentinels.

The highest point in Wisconsin is capped by two towers that are not as mythic as Tolkien's but provide much better views.

One of the largest aviation events in the world brings half a million aircraft enthusiasts to Wisconsin each year.

Former hotel turned into haunted playground.

Ever wanted to can Spam?

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

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

Three playfully immersive mini golf courses let you travel alongside your ball to the cup at this facility, which has been around since the 1950s.

More than 5,000 contemporary and "historic" mustards from around the world.

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

This cave holds a surprisingly colorful variety of geological oddities.

Eternal resting place of the grave robber and murderer who served as inspiration for many of cinema’s famous madmen.

Five acres of divinely inspired folk art.

The remains of a enormous earthen figure of unknown origins cuts across a rural Wisconsin road.

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

"World's largest scrap metal sculpture" stands in an outdoor sculpture garden in the middle of Wisconsin.

This circus town museum recognizes the outstanding clowns of history.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

A large circus museum with summer performances.

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

Farms are serving pizza made from their own fresh crops, a growing trend in the American Midwest.

A theme park attraction designed to turn your children into LARPers.

Over thousands of years, this slot canyon was carved out of the bed of an ancient lake.