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Locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm.

This fireplace-turned-monument pays tribute to the assassinated U.S. president.

You'll need cowboy boots to trek to this old-fashioned saloon nestled in a giant natural cave.

This sidewalk tribute honors Colorado's great culinary creation.

A fruit-loving town welcomes visitors with a giant melon set against the sky.

The remote resting place of a notorious Wild West outlaw whose death is shrouded in mystery.

In the middle of a remote desert town is a surprisingly opulent hotel.

A curious cone-shaped structure made of wire and covered with antlers.

John Hendrix predicted the creation of the "Secret City" built as part of the Manhattan Project.

This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.

A replica of the famous memorial statue at the Normandy American Cemetery hides in an office building in downtown D.C.

The shop's owner has spent decades in the desert wearing nothing but a strategically placed sock.

The sole remaining outpost of a once-thriving South Carolina chain still sells “pic-a-nic” baskets.

In a largely deserted ghost town, a little brick building recalls its history as a gold rush hub and haven for outlaws.

Dubbed the "smallest church in America," this tiny sanctuary was a local grocer's dream come true.

This stone marker honors the man who released Canada goose goslings in Fort Collins, Colorado.

An abandoned underground bunker not far from downtown New Orleans.

A wealth of pop culture statuary and green chile dishes give this roadside restaurant clout.

The tallest monument in a historic New Orleans cemetery was prompted by romance and dash of pettiness.

One of the most acclaimed eateries in Arkansas is a two-table diner on the ground floor of a family home.

A tall smoke stack and boarded-up buildings are all that's left of the pioneering plant.

This bar hosts an ever-evolving napkin art installation devoted to an American president.

Arizona's first government hub is a rustic cabin now preserved as part of a historical museum.

Legend says the horned lizard spent 31 years sealed in a time capsule before he was discovered alive.