55 Weird Americana.
How many have you visited?

Ten Cadillacs from the tail fin era (1949-1963) are buried nose-first in a wheat field. Visitors have been spray-painting them since 1974.

Why go: Bring spray paint and add your own layer to this public art piece along Route 66. The cars look different every day.

Frank Stoeber started this ball of sisal twine in 1953, and it's now over 40 feet around. A yearly twine-a-thon keeps adding to it.

Why go: See the ball up close and add your own strand of twine during community events.

Jim Reinders built this replica of Stonehenge from 39 vintage American cars painted gray. He made it in 1987 as a memorial to his father.

Why go: Walk among the cars, ideally at the summer solstice sunrise, and see the other car sculptures nearby.

Sarah Winchester kept building this mansion for 38 years, adding stairs that lead to ceilings and doors that open onto walls. Legend says she was trying to appease the ghosts of people killed by Winchester rifles.

Why go: Tour 160 rooms, climb stairways that lead nowhere, and look for the spider web design repeated throughout the house.

Wall Drug opened in 1931 and became famous for offering free ice water to travelers. Its signs have appeared as far away as Antarctica, and it gets about 2 million visitors a year.

Why go: Count the signs on the drive in, get your free ice water, and walk through the 76,000-square-foot complex.

The museum is in Roswell, site of the alleged 1947 UFO crash that the government said was a "weather balloon." Exhibits lay out the evidence and let visitors decide.

Why go: See debris replicas and declassified documents, then decide for yourself what crashed in the New Mexico desert.

Leonard Knight spent 30 years building this painted hillside from adobe, straw, and over 100,000 gallons of donated paint. Its message, "God Is Love," covers the whole surface.

Why go: Walk through the painted caves and climb the yellow brick road on this desert hillside near the Salton Sea.

Alex Jordan Jr. spent 50 years filling this house with collections, including the world's largest carousel (269 animals, no horses). Neil Gaiman featured it in "American Gods."

Why go: See the giant carousel and the model whale fighting a giant squid, and listen to the automated orchestras. Expect to leave a little confused.

The Corn Palace is covered in murals made entirely of corn and grain, which are redesigned and replaced every year. It also serves as the town's auditorium.

Why go: See this year's corn murals, watch crews put up new designs, and attend an event in the auditorium.

The Mystery Spot claims balls roll uphill and people change height because of gravity anomalies. In fact, a tilted cabin creates optical illusions, and knowing the trick doesn't spoil the fun.

Why go: Lean at odd angles inside the tilted cabin and watch water seem to flow uphill. It's a classic roadside stop.