Roadside Attractions in Iowa

Bronze sculpture paying homage to Norma “Duffy” Lyon, famous for creating a life-size cow made of butter at the state fair.

This 'terrible lizard' was one of the world's first animatronic dinosaurs.

This 16-foot-diameter wooden coin has been standing in Iowa City since 2006.

This massive railroad spike celebrates the 1939 premiere of the movie “Union Pacific.”

A hidden barn-sized rendition of Grant Wood's most famous, and most parodied, painting.

Elaborate hand-carved wooden clocks two brothers made in their spare time are on display at this handsome little museum.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

The Iowa state contender for largest pan in the world oddly only comes in second or so.

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