Roadside Awesomeness

Oct 12, 20202 min read

Casey, Illinois: a "gigantic" good time in this small town

With an impressive collection of the "world's largest" things, Casey, IL is a must-see for anyone road tripping across the midwest......

Nov 16, 20174 min read

Surprises around every corner at Indianapolis's Fountain Square Theatre Building

Like a time capsule that sells beer and good food, the Fountain Square Theatre Building in Indianapolis is full of hidden gems waiting to...

Nov 7, 20172 min read

A little church with a big view: the Chapel of the Transfiguration

This little country chapel at the base of the Tetons continues to inspire and amaze nearly 100 years after it first opened its doors… For...

Jul 11, 20173 min read

Peek inside the Iowa State Capitol, quite possibly the midwest’s most beautiful building

Gorgeous architecture and beautifully restored art make the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, IA a must-see for anyone passing through...

Feb 8, 20172 min read

The Blue Whale of Catoosa: the coolest anniversary gift ever

Now a Route 66 icon, the famed Blue Whale of Catoosa is actually the most wonderful anniversary gift ever given… Commercials these days...

Nov 8, 20162 min read

Carhenge is hands-down Nebraska’s strangest roadside attraction

Just why did a man make a full-size replica of Stonehenge out of old cars? Find out why and why Carhenge in Alliance, NE is the state's...

Aug 10, 20164 min read

Going nuclear at the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in South Dakota

Ever want to peer over a gigantic nuclear missile? Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in South Dakota lets you do just that. And...

Aug 8, 20163 min read

Bucket List Checkoff: the a-maize-ing Corn Palace of Mitchell, South Dakota

South Dakota is corn country, and there’s no better example than the massive Corn Palace of Mitchell, SD- a building covered with, you guess