A glimpse at Walt Disney's vision for a "community of tomorrow," in miniature.

Disney's abandoned animal island is now an overgrown ruin that was almost the coolest attraction ever.

Disney World's very first waterpark is now an abandoned ruin being reclaimed by the swamp.

This aluminum airplane pays homage to the Flying Tigers of World War II.

Opened in 1976, this monster-sized version of the fast-food franchise is sometimes called the Epic McD.

This water tower slanted at an uncomfortable angle off the old Route 66 was an ingenious marketing ploy.

A celebration of the animation wizard's childhood home and antique railroad memorabilia collection.

This refurbished gas station is one of the oldest in Texas, located on the original Route 66.

Once in disrepair, this popular Texas stop along iconic Route 66 has been restored to its past glory.

This marker identifies the location where three states converge.

This abandoned prison castle has become an imposing gallery of graffiti art.

The crumbling remains of the first Black-owned and operated hospital in Kansas City.

This Kansas City studio was home to Walt Disney's first animation business.

Four, 18-foot-tall badminton shuttlecocks lie scattered about the lawn of a Kansas City museum.

Undone by Prohibition, this abandoned brewery-turned-flour mill is now ready for its third act.

The house where the famed outlaw was shot by a dirty coward is now a museum to the criminal's legacy.

The fastest mail service in the west is tracked and memorialized along this 1,400 mile trail.

A house turned museum is the real-life "home" of the fictional main character of The Wizard of Oz.

Lone survivor from Custer's Last Stand forever preserved.

Journey up the capitol building's cupola for an amazing view of Topeka.

Topeka has its own great wall, and it's covered in colorful images from the city's history.

A rainbow-colored house promotes LGBTQ rights across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church.

A museum chronicling pioneer life constructed over Interstate 80.

A wonderful collection of all things Oz is nestled in the heart of Kansas.