While it’s a little tricky to see through the glare of the window, this tiny shed in Sac City, Iowa houses the world’s largest ball of popcorn. Fun fact: this 2,175-population town is home to the Noble Popcorn Farms, “one of the finest popcorn growing areas in the world” according to the company’s website…
Megan Bannister
When it comes to Midwest adventures, the winter is no excuse for travel to slow down. Sure, it may require a few extra layers and a hand warmer or two. But there are still so…
Get your kicks on Route 66 in Kansas! While the Sunflower State only has 13.2 miles of the Mother Road, there’s still plenty of things to see while driving Route 66.
The days of travel by prairie schooner may be long gone. But the World’s Largest Covered Wagon is still a great stop on any road trip through Illinois.
While there are only 13.2 miles of Route 66 in Kansas, this section of the state still has a lot to offer. If you’re looking for a comfortable spot to spend the night while driving the…
If you’re a frequent road tripper, you’ve no doubt seen Muffler Men along the country’s highways and byways. But Frecs the Miner is no ordinary roadside giant.
If you’re driving Route 66, you’ll come across quite a few Muffler Men. But none are quite like Paul Bunyon the Hot Dog Muffler Man in Atlanta, Illinois.
I’m a frequent visitor of the World’s Largest Truckstop. Maybe you are too. For our household, this stop is a convenient halfway point when we travel along Interstate 80 from Des Moines to Chicago to…
Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania garners a lot of the Groundhog Day fanfare. But lovers of the 1993 cult classic Groundhog Day may be surprised to learn they’ll need to head west to step onto…
There’s nothing quite like Christmas in Pella, Iowa! With a town square that’s straight out of a Hallmark movie and quaint, Dutch touches abound, this southern Iowa community is probably most well-known for its Tulip…