Home to the Amorphophallus titanum "Corpse Flower," which is among the largest flowers in the world and also smells powerfully of rotting flesh when in bloom.

This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.

Ever wanted to can Spam?

A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.

This large midwestern cavern features impressive rock formations and an underground waterfall.

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

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

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

An unlikely Transcendental Meditation haven in the American Heartland built around the ancient Vedic principles of balance and harmony.

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.

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

Home with Gothic windows featured in a famous painting.

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

The oldest house in Galena, Illinois, now is a reminder of when this city was the world's lead mining capital.

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.

The remains of a bustling turn-of-the-century park built to showcase the wonders of electricity.

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

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

A well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan ruin tucked beneath a desert cliff.

Jurassic Park—A Still Life.

A reproduction of earth's many biomes.