Elsah, Illinois
The Mistake House
First known as the "Sample House," this construction mash-up was meant to be a living catalogue of building styles.
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Elsah, Illinois
First known as the "Sample House," this construction mash-up was meant to be a living catalogue of building styles.
Kansas City, Missouri
This recently restored timepiece has stood all around Kansas City.
St. Louis, Missouri
This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.
St. Louis, Missouri
The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.
St. Louis, Missouri
Speak to a companion on the other side of the room loud and clear through this architectural anomaly.
Sedalia, Missouri
This historic cliffside mansion uses a natural cave for air conditioning.
St. Louis, Missouri
What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.
Sullivan, Missouri
400 million-year old limestone caverns nestled in the Ozarks served as shelter and a hideout for cultures throughout North American history.
Kansas City, Missouri
Community bookshelf of 25-foot-tall book spines.
St. Louis, Missouri
Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.
Moab, Utah
A small oasis not far from downtown Moab.
Wendover, Utah
A 90-foot-tall psychedelic "tree" on the side of the highway has baffled passersby for decades.
Monticello, Utah
Oddly shaped rock formation, misassociated with a nearby utopian community.
Hurricane, Utah
A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.
Moab, Utah
The fifth-longest natural arch in the world, and the longest outside China.
Syracuse, Utah
The largest island on the great salt lake is home to curious creatures and strange stories.
Escalante, Utah
Despite its name, this route in southern Utah offers a heavenly day trip.
Wendover, Utah
Come for the speed, leave in love with the desert.
Teec Nos Pos, Utah
The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.
Kane, Utah
This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Bryce, Utah
Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."
Springdale, Utah
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.
Cañon City, Colorado
The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.
Tonopah, Nevada
An errant donkey ushered in a new era of mining in Nevada.