Memphis, Tennessee
Isaac Hayes's Gold-Plated Cadillac
The bad-ass ride of a soul legend, housed in one of the world's few soul museums.
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Memphis, Tennessee
The bad-ass ride of a soul legend, housed in one of the world's few soul museums.
Sewanee, Tennessee
A natural sandstone bridge hidden in the Sewanee forest.
Thomasville, North Carolina
A 30-foot-tall cement chair pays tribute to a historic design and a local industry.
Las Vegas, Nevada
An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.
Las Vegas, Nevada
These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the French Quarter.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.
Effingham, Illinois
Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.
Dyersville, Iowa
A pop-culture attraction outside of Dyersville, Iowa, hits a home run.
Florence, Kentucky
After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.
Louisville, Kentucky
A life-sized memorial to Harry L. Collins, the official corporate magician of Frito-Lay.
Louisville, Kentucky
The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.
Louisville, Kentucky
One of the greatest boxers and humanitarians to ever live chose his hometown as his final resting place.
Louisville, Kentucky
The largest cemetery in Louisville is the final resting place of Col. Sanders and Muhammad Ali.
Park City, Kentucky
A former 19th-century tavern, famous for its peach brandy and honey concoction.
Louisville, Kentucky
The oldest operating Mississippi River–style steamboat still navigates the Ohio River.
Frankfort, Kentucky
This grave marks the final resting place of a legendary frontiersman... unless it doesn't.
Louisville, Kentucky
This abandoned cemetery has a dark past of bodies buried over bodies.
Munfordville, Kentucky
A local scoured more than 1,000 acres for stone to create his masterpiece.
Louisville, Kentucky
The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.
Cave City, Kentucky
One of the few surviving "Wigwam"-themed motels.
York, Maine
The grave of Mary Nasson is shrouded by witchy legends.