Elaborate drama imparts an appreciation for 19th century hardships.

These crudely shaped folk giants may be the the second most photographed statues in the U.S.

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

The titular fictional logger only inhabits this otherwise historically focussed museum via a piece of fiberglass kitsch.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

This hand-carved wooden carousel in the Story City North Park was built in 1913.

An obelisk commemorating Lincoln's role in connecting the coasts.

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

The “American Gothic" artist's largest works hang in an Iowa State University library.

An Iowa town celebrates its heritage with the tallest working Dutch windmill in North America.

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

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

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

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

The World's Largest Bull.

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

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

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

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

The world's only three-story rotary jail is now a museum to a bizarre trend in prison design.

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

A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.

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

This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.