Take This Quirky Road Trip To Visit Iowa's Most Unique Roadside Attractions

So amany people think Iowa is just a flyover state, but what they don’t realize is that we’ve got so much to see! From our gorgeous Loess Hills to the mighty Mississippi River, you’ll never be bored in our great state. However, when you do think you’ve seen it all, gather a few friends and head out on this quirky Iowa road trip to see the strangest sights of the Hawkeye State.

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This roadside birthstone proudly proclaims that Riverside, Iowa is the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk, of Star Trek fame.

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Yes, this is the home that Grant Woods based his famous painting on. Note that there's no barn and no church in the background - those were added by the artist's own imagination.

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Reiman Gardens, in Ames, is home to the world's largest concrete gnome. He's 15' tall and weighs 3,500 pounds.

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Here, you'll find a giant rotating ear of corn. Why? Well... why not?

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Stop by to see this big beautiful bull up close! He's 30' tall and weighs over 45 tons. This cute dude is world famous! After all, he was the subject of a superbowl commerical Watch it below:

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Right in the heart of town there's an enormous spider! She was built using parts from an old Volkwagon beetle and she is enormous.

What’s your favorite roadside attraction in Iowa? Have you been to see all of these?

One that didn’t quite make our road trip list, but is certainly worth seeing, is the Buddy Holly Crash Site. There is hardly a more sacred spot in the entire midwest.