The whimsical construction on the roof has given rise to many a Montgomery myth about its contents.

The country music legend's grave is surrounded by Astroturf because fans kept plucking out the grass.

The former home of the hard partying literary power couple is now one of the only museums devoted to their story.

Colloquially known as "the lynching memorial," this is the United States' first memorial to the victims of racial terror at home.

A close look reveals that the Scottish monument is just slightly off-kilter.

The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.

The hike through a narrow river flanked by the 2,000-foot-tall walls of Zion Canyon is one of the best in the world.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

A classic Route 66 landmark that was built with scrap lumber and is held together with kitsch and puns.

An homage to everyone's favorite prehistoric cartoon family.

An incredible airplane graveyard sits outside this small museum dedicated to preserving aviation history.

The pan man stands as a testament to the functionality of American cast iron cookware.

The first KFC is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The lowest point in the state of Illinois, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

First planned industrial community in the United States.

This Neolithic passage tomb forms part of a World Heritage Site.

This volcanic plug boasts the longest recorded history of any Scottish stronghold.

A 60-room castle constructed by a horse-racing heir.

Rumors of the occult haunt this upscale 1920s hotel.

Rhode Island's tallest building bears a resemblance to the "Daily Planet" building and has been empty for more than five years.

Silver in the hills led to the speedy creation of this boom town and a lack of it saw the town abandoned nearly as quickly.

This ancient art form was used to capture the lives and struggles of the Haywood Street ministry.

The site of the notorious Camp Sumter Prison is now a peaceful memorial.