A real (but thankfully not live) missile stands tall as a monument to the United States military in the small town of Cordele.

This abandoned bridge is now a favorite haunt for graffiti artists.

The so-called "world's shortest river" is actually a window into a cave.

This picturesque ghost town is located on the banks of the Suwannee River.

This museum honors the composer of “Swannee Ribber.”

The abandoned bathhouse is all that remains of the hot springs considered Florida's original tourist attraction.

This hidden jockey “walk of fame” celebrates the winning riders of the Kentucky Derby.

The massive, original Colgate Clock is mounted on a defunct factory building that was once a prison.

The oldest operating Mississippi River–style steamboat still navigates the Ohio River.

The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.

A bronze of the man in all his sinewy glory celebrates his longtime connection to the Ohio city.

42nd story Pyramid shaped penthouse tops Seattle's oldest skyscraper.

A famous hotel houses an impression collection of mini dioramas and giant doll houses.

This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.

One of two side-by-side totem pole parks dedicated to educating visitors on Tlingit history and culture.

This historic collection of Native Alaskan artifacts was resurrected through a partnership between the WPA and tribal artisans.

The small town of Poulsbo in Washington state is the next best thing to the Kingdom of Norway.

The only surviving piece of a submarine said to be the most decorated vessel in U.S. history.

Bonsai trees that are up to a thousand years old.

A little piece of the Shire is hidden behind a plant nursery in Port Orchard, Washington.

This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.

A peaceful, unique botanical garden complete with waterfalls, mini islands, and swans.

The scuba diving training facility was named for the steam that rises from the cave's chimney.

An overlooked monument to the celebrity gangster who helped put the sin in Sin City.