A key producer of charcoal iron in the early 1800s, the structure still stands today.

A whimsical folk art garden full of punny pieces and a diorama containing 3,500 toys.

Crumbling Kennedys and a decaying Tecumseh are just some of the haunting remains of one man's cement art trail.

A collection of outdoor art by renowned muralist Robert Dafford depicts the history of a flooded city.

This little-known memorial honors those who have donated their bodies to medical training.

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

A haunting statue called "Eternal Silence" has quite the reputation among visitors with active imaginations.

An enormous park-like oasis, full of famous Chicagoans’ graves.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

Once a bustling cotton factory, this early 20th-century building is now home to a thriving artspace.

Auburn's iconic eagle flight goes back to a 19th century eagle that dropped dead on the field after inspiring the football team to victory.

A sinuous monument to the first person who was struck by a meteorite.

A natural history museum with an extensive collection of bird dioramas.

This 1,500-acre development hopes to be the Central Park of the South.

What better place to take a seat?

A strange history museum, with items accumulated by a pair of globe trotting spies.

Designed by Maya Lin, the memorial honors 41 individuals who died fighting for equal rights between 1954 and 1968.

A collection of huge Pre-Colombian structures in Alabama.

Once one of the largest producers of pig iron in the world.

The highest point in Alabama was almost completely deforested, but is now home to protected towers and trees.

One person’s lost luggage is another person’s treasure.