Places melancorking Wants to Go

The Kansas City Barbecue restaurant also contains the original piano that was a central part of the famous "Great Balls of Fire" scene.

Listen to the sounds of the Earth moving along the Rose Canyon Fault.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

A museum within a museum, devoted to history's most questionable medical devices.

One of Detroit's most iconic fictional protectors, RoboCop, finally has a statue.

Trek up to an abandoned fire lookout from the 1930s for an unimpeded view.

The Giant Lemon of Lemon Grove.

A rooftop mascot for a vintage Tiki Bar and Restaurant has a varied and interesting history

A dramatic coastline that’s home to a rare pine tree.

An ode to the friendship between four Pacific Rim countries.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

Sip on supernatural cosmic cocktails at this spaceship themed speakeasy.

The home for all things Kool-Aid offers everything except a chance to actually enjoy the drink.

An impressive collection is dedicated to the legendary beast.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

This wooden troll marks the starting point for Detroit Lakes' troll scavenger hunt.

Home to a 26-foot-tall statue of an American icon.

After the musical legend's death, his memorial was mysteriously graffitied in gold.

This Minnesota town celebrated the state's 100-year anniversary by creating a massive ode to nature's smartest bird.

This museum started as a collection of Manhattan Projects and continues to add exhibits as they are declassified.

Life-sized sculpture of a blue whale made of hand-recycled plastic trash.

These aggressively sustainable art homes look like something out of 1970's science fiction.

A museum dedicated to the alleged Roswell Incident.

An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.