Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

Austin’s local mountain isn’t really a mountain at all.

An almost life-sized elephant named Ms. Ellie greets visitors at this jumbo-themed museum.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

A celebration of the animation wizard's childhood home and antique railroad memorabilia collection.

One of America's first planned communities is preserved in a state park.

A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.

This awkward aquarium sculpture is one of the strangest statues in Chicago.

Comprehensive gaming collection of over 30,000 electronic games and consoles.

A collection of the best toys ever made inside a museum devoted to play.

This two-room factory has been cranking out the musical signifier of zaniness for a century.

The world's largest collection of the world's largest objects is in one small Illinois town.

This small town bank is very aware of its name thank you very much.

European castle ruins in an American state park are actually the product of death and grief.

This small hill features the most notable collection of petroglyphs in Saguaro National Park.

The world's largest military aircraft cemetery.

Stairs often replace streets on the steep slopes of this old mining town.

The world's largest rose bush has literally outgrown the pioneer museum it was planted behind.

Limestone caves with spectacular showcase chambers.

An old saloon in the West filled with history, and according to some, a few dozen ghosts.