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

This seemingly charming home memorializes and honors the victims of a century-old unsolved murder.

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

An eclectic assortment of medieval architecture in a small Iowa town.

A warning to the weak-kneed: This narrow bridge does its swinging eight stories high.

A mysteriously dark cemetery monument fuels stories and legends galore.

The oldest university museum west of the Mississippi retains its 19th century feel.

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

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

Home with Gothic windows featured in a famous painting.

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

An old town theater converted into a celebration of the hobo legacy.

The notorious couple camped at this site after a bloody shootout with police.

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

A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.

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

The headquarters of the prestigious World Food Prize celebrates the heroes in the fight against hunger, has no cafeteria.

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

Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.