A museum documents the development of the invention that tamed the Wild West.

A 20-foot-tall egg painted in a traditional Czech patterns by the Czech community in Wilson, Kansas.

The first home of the doomed aviatrix Amelia Earhart.

A whimsical monument marks the highest point in Kansas, not that you could tell by the looks of it.

During the 1990's nearly all of the world's LSD is thought to have come from the operators of the lab once located in this missile silo.

Step back in time at this 1950s display home, built to showcase once cutting-edge electric amenities.

A house turned museum is the real-life "home" of the fictional main character of The Wizard of Oz.

It's big, it's a ball, and it's made of twine—the world's largest of its kind.

Massive still life just off the highway in Kansas.

These elevated trucks were put in place as a middle finger to The Man, but are now considered folk art.

Self-built house and sculpture park where the creator can still be seen in a glass coffin.

A unique attraction and museum dedicated to exploring iconic roadside structures.

Home to Hollywood history and a very special salt crystal.

A wonderful collection of all things Oz is nestled in the heart of Kansas.

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.

The world's largest covered wagon is piloted by a giant Lincoln lawyer.

Today this bizarre rooftop phone booth seems like a piece of kitsch but it was once used to spot disastrous storms.

While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.

This tiny historic jail along Route 66 is the perfect fit for exactly one criminal and their partner-in-crime.

A beloved, quirky little fountain featuring a large frog spitting water at a naked boy.

This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.

What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.

This majestic tree has survived 400 years of storms, droughts, and floods, and is a beloved natural landmark in Missouri.