The art deco colossus played a role in war and medicine aside from hosting the iconic Louisiana Hayride.

A mysterious light floating in the trees of Arkansas may be a piezoelectric effect.

Foragers once flocked to this big beautiful bayou to hunt for pearls.

The only diamond mine in the world where you can keep what you find.

A once-groundbreaking power plant turned into a hotel and mini-museum of archeological and geological wonders.

This quirky curiosity shop takes its cues from the world's bazaars.

Hidden amid the old-world charm of Savannah is a museum dedicated to the world of oddities and criminal history.

More than a century after her death, Little Gracie Watson remains one of Savannah's most often-visited residents.

This haunting tombstone comes complete with a heartbreaking story of love and loss.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

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

Performers, intricate sets, and a real speakeasy tell the story of the 18th Amendment.

A large stone map of Arkansas awaits visitors to its highest point.

Civil War dumping ground for the bodies of terrorized Union sympathizers.

This grimly-titled Texas cemetery is all that remains of a Wild West settlement with possibly the worst name.

A serene temple with stunning stained glass hides in downtown Dallas.

This downtown Dallas art installation is always on the lookout.

The world's second-longest burning light bulb.

The man who wasn't there.

This small museum tells the story of Fort Worth's first and largest superstore.

The "world’s largest honky-tonk" also has its own indoor rodeo arena.

Belly up to the bar in Cowtown, don't forget to buy some boots.

A Texas museum filled with Broncos and Betties.

Of course the grave of JFK's assassin is surrounded by conspiracy theories.