Nearly 200 prehistoric giants lurk among the trees at this theme park.

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

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.

A remote hill on a stretch of country road where the laws of physics are defied... or so it seems.

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

This long unused shot tower on the Mississippi remains a point of pride for a small city in Iowa.

An underground wonderland in Iowa.

Dozens of large steel sculptures fill this two-acre park outside a former blacksmith's studio.

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

This art gallery and oddities boutique bewitches visitors with a trove of occult trinkets and eccentric antiques, work by an ever-changing roster of underground artists, and classes in tarot and other mystic arts.

This midcentury chapel is a bold architectural statement and a symbol of Indiana's Lutheran heritage.

A science teacher's dream.

Shop of curiosities with a dinosaur museum tucked in its basement.

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.

A lovely park home with a few interesting guests.

Robots, lasers, and whoopee cushions, oh my!

This holy goods emporium is where priests go for a little retail therapy to outfit their churches.

A place to eat for on-the-run agents and espionage enthusiasts.

A group of artists transformed this desolate city alleyway into an outdoor gallery of street art.

Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.

This quirky museum has a collection of more than 15,000 bobblehead dolls.

Once a speakeasy operated by Al Capone, this Milwaukee cigar bar is now a haven for ghost hunters.

A unique botanical garden housed in three giant geodesic domes.

A wonderfully curated used bookstore in an airport.