Chicago, Illinois
'Nuclear Energy'
This bronze sculpture on a former squash court marks the secret origins of the Atomic Age.
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Chicago, Illinois
This bronze sculpture on a former squash court marks the secret origins of the Atomic Age.
Chicago, Illinois
A 19th-century horse lover's bequest led to the construction of this unique fountain in Chicago.
St. Louis, Missouri
This is not your typical jungle gym.
St. Louis, Missouri
Speak to a companion on the other side of the room loud and clear through this architectural anomaly.
Weatherford, Oklahoma
This highway overpass was named after the tragic disappearance of a young mother who got mixed up with the wrong people.
Shamrock, Texas
Get your gift of the gab on Route 66.
Shamrock, Texas
Once in disrepair, this popular Texas stop along iconic Route 66 has been restored to its past glory.
Amarillo, Texas
A pair of giant legs paying homage to a poem, a king, and it would seem, socks.
Amarillo, Texas
A time-capsule monument reminding future generations of the importance of efficient and effective use of natural resources.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
The fictional star of "Breaking Bad" is memorialized with a real-life gravestone in his hometown.
Los Angeles, California
Everyone remembers Laurie Strode from Halloween, but this is the house where most of the blood was shed.
Santa Barbara, California
A unique local art exhibit that has continued to grow since 1989.
Boulder City, Nevada
A professional special effects makeup artist’s collection of horror creatures and one-of-a-kind recreations on display in downtown Boulder City.
Boulder City, Nevada
A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.
Las Vegas, Nevada
A tiny slice shop hides down an unmarked hallway in a Las Vegas casino.
Estes Park, Colorado
Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."
Denver, Colorado
A technicolor place of worship for Elevationists.
Denver, Colorado
The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).
Lakewood, Colorado
Rather than a run-of-the-mill franchise hotel, this lodging has been decked out in dinosaur decor.
York, Nebraska
Visitors to this museum will uncover a whimsical collection of marbles from across time.
Lincoln, Nebraska
An ornate Art Deco tile mosaic representing Nebraskan life, both modern and prehistoric.
Elk Horn, Iowa
In rural Iowa, an imported 19th-century windmill overlooks an unlikely enclave of Danish culture.
West Des Moines, Iowa
A small burial plot formerly stranded in the middle of a road.
Des Moines, Iowa
This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.