Though illegal, city officials have made an exception for this work of art.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

More than 7,000 gallons of water pour over these cascading red quartzite waterfalls every second.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

This landmark honoring a local beer brand is an iconic part of the Minneapolis skyline.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.

This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.

Ever wanted to can Spam?

Take in some Air Force history—and ogle some beautiful planes—at this little-known park near Myrtle Beach’s seashore.

Once a safe haven for Black patrons and performers—including Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington—during the Jim Crow era, portions of this nightclub and motel have been restored to welcome a new kind of visitor.

The imprints of astronaut Charles Duke’s moon boots live on at Myrtle Beach’s official South Carolina Hall of Fame.

Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

Boise State's stadium was the first non-green football field in the world.

A galaxy of glowworms—larvae of a gnat—hides deep in the belly of these caves.

Dolphins, ancient clams and hundreds of waterfalls make this one of the world's top tourist destinations.

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

A 315-foot spire jutting out from the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for breathtaking views.

Practice your Dirty Dancing lifts in the manmade lake where Johnny Castle himself did.

A psychological self-portrait in the form of a giant, segmented head.

The U.S. Supreme Court's secret Cold War relocation facility in the mountains of North Carolina.

This nine-story building can be played like an instrument.

This North Carolina museum is keeping the pinball craze alive, with a little Space Invaders on the side.