Francesca's House - "The Bridges of Madison County" Filming Location - Cumming, IA

Located at 3255 130th Street in Cumming, Iowa sits the now abandoned house used in the 1994 hit film "The Bridges of Madison County." Home to Meryl Streep's character "Francesca," this house was used for interior and exterior shooting. Above is a still form the film and the bottom image is how the home appeared in June of 2018. The current owners have gone great lengths to keep people at a distance from the home, so tread with caution when visiting this location.

Mini Statue of Liberty - Rapid City, SD

This roadside gem can be found outside of an abandoned sports bar on East Disk Drive in Rapid City, South Dakota (as of June 2018).

Corn Palace - Mitchell, SD

Located at 604 North Main Street in Mitchell, South Dakota is the world's only Corn Palace. This is a multi-purpose area and entertainment facility which is decorated entirely by corn. Seriously, it is. These photos were taken during my visit in June of 2018.

Mt. Rushmore - Keystone, SD

For me, this is "bucket list" material. No trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota is complete without a trip to Keystone to visit the world famous Mt. Rushmore. This is how it appeared in June of 2018.

Wall Drug - Wall, SD

As you pass through South Dakota, you simply can not miss all of the Wall Drug billboards along I-90. Naturally, we had to stop in June of 2018 to see what the hype was all about - this place is HUGE. It's an insane tourist trap, but it was worth the stop. Bring some money and drink the free ice water.

Crazy Horse Memorial - Crazy Horse, SD

When traveling through western South Dakota, do not miss the Crazy Horse Memorial. First of all, this thing is HUGE and they do not anticipate it being finished for another 50 years. However, there is a lot to do on the Memorial grounds and lots of history for you to learn about. This is a can't miss Black Hills Destination. This is how it appeared in June of 2018.

Badlands National Park - South Dakota

Pictures don't do it justice, but Badlands National Park in western South Dakota is arguably one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Opening in 1938 and spanning almost 250,000 acres, be sure to add this location to your list of stops as you travel through the Black Hills.