Clarksdale, Mississippi
Clarksdale Crossroads
Giant novelty guitars now mark the spot where Robert Johnson is said to have sold his soul to the devil.
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Clarksdale, Mississippi
Giant novelty guitars now mark the spot where Robert Johnson is said to have sold his soul to the devil.
Little Rock, Arkansas
This Little Rock legend has survived decades of rowdy crowds, three fires, and a zombie wedding.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Taxidermied cartoon heads, unseen illustrations, and famous characters all reside in this small gallery space.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A collection of oddities including Dr. Kevorkian's suicide device, the Thanatron.
Fayetteville, West Virginia
One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
This haunted hotel built on natural springs once served as a hospital for a quack doctor promising a cure for cancer.
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
An extravagant western hotel where every floor is the "ground floor."
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
The Ozarks' strangest dwelling.
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
This mountaintop refuge rehabilitates tigers, lions, bears, and more from illicit wildlife trade—and offers overnight lodging.
Lexington, Kentucky
The taxidermied body of a bear that was a casualty of a drug trafficker’s bizarre death.
Lake Placid, New York
It wouldn't be long after purchasing this farm, Brown would lead his siege on Harper's Ferry.
Orange, Connecticut
The world's largest public collection of PEZ memorabilia.
New Haven, Connecticut
While many places make the claim, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger.
Frostburg, Maryland
The antique hotel still has a jail in the basement, though the cockfighting ring is long gone.
West, Texas
Some of the best pastries in "the Czech heritage capital of Texas" come from a gas station off I-35.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa's historic skyscrapers define the oil boom era of Art Deco construction, and are known for their ornate arched lobbies.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
In Tulsa's Oil Capital historic district, even the bus station is "fauxback" Art Deco.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
This 1930s-era Route 66 Tulsa landmark was moved, restored, and filled with neon.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
A Route 66 filling station that was designed to resemble the Hagia Sophia, and is now the symbol of an arts district.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
A half-size replica of the World Trade Center towers above Tulsa.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Songwriter Leon Russell transformed this church into a recording studio used by many legendary musicians.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Sid Vicious famously punched a hole in the wall of this iconic music venue.