If you spend enough time driving through the Hawkeye State, you’ll spot plenty of strange sights. These 8 Iowa roadside attractions are each worth a stop, so be sure to check them out next time you’re on the road!

1. Volkswagon Beetle Spider, Avoca
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This strange sight sits high above a cornfield! It's a little off the beaten path, but certainly unique enough to visit.

Read more about it right here.
2. Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Des Moines
Flickr / Phil Roeder
Whether you visit during the day or at night, the gorgeous artwork of the Pappajohn Sculpture Park is sure to impress. Each of these handcrafted sculptures tells its own story!
3. Jesse James Historical Site
Flickr / Chris Murphy
Did you know the first-ever robbery of a moving train was right here in Iowa? Today, you can visit the site that commemorates a feat that changed the history of the West.

Read more about it right here.
4. Grant Woods House
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The American Gothic House, or "Grant Woods House", is a landmark that was made famous by the Iowa artist's legendary painting. Go ahead, pose in front of it. You know you want to!

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5. Albert the Bull
Flickr / Timothy
Albert the Bull is the world's largest bull! He even starred in his own Super Bowl commercial, which featured locals bragging about their own "Super Bull".
6. World's Largest Strawberry, Strawberry Point
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It only makes sense that the world's largest strawberry would be found in Strawberry Point, Iowa!
7. Sergeant Floyd Monument
Flickr / Ali Eminov
Sergeant Floyd was the first to die on the Lewis and Clark expedition, and his grave is marked with an obelisk. Some people call it "Iowa's Washington Monument" because of the shape and structure.
8. 1848 Danish Windmill
Flickr / Ali Eminov
The only Danish windmill in America is right here in Elk Horn, Iowa. Shortly after it was shipped, Denmark banned windmill exports to help preserve their country's heritage.

What are your favorite Iowa roadside attractions? Let us know in the comments below, or nominate one here!

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Albert the Bull Park: World's Largest Bull, 115 Circle Dr, Audubon, IA 50025, USA
Strawberry Point, IA 52076, USA
American Gothic House Center, 300 American Gothic St, Eldon, IA 52554, USA
Sergeant Floyd Monument, 2601 S Lewis Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51103, USA
1469 White Pole Rd, Adair, IA 50002, USA
Avoca, IA 51521, USA
Pappajohn Sculpture Park, 1330 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Elk Horn, IA 51531, USA