Hillside, Illinois
Al Capone’s Grave
Burial site of the notorious Chicago gangster.
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Hillside, Illinois
Burial site of the notorious Chicago gangster.
Springfield, Illinois
The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.
St. Louis, Missouri
The first rural cemetery west of the Mississippi is home to the elaborate tombs of St. Louis' local beer barons.
Iron Township, Missouri
Giant granite rocks standing end-to-end like a train of circus elephants.
Lesterville, Missouri
Erosion and time have created a naturally-formed water park.
Jefferson City, Missouri
The maximum security facility was once thought to have "the bloodiest 47 acres in America."
Weston, West Virginia
A particularly creepy abandoned hospital that sparks interest for lovers of the supernatural.
St. Louis, Missouri
A plaque on the side of a parking garage marks the burial place of a great Ottawa chief.
St. Louis, Missouri
One of the world's earliest skyscrapers.
St. Louis, Missouri
The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.
West Alton, Missouri
Stand at the point where the two mightiest rivers in the United States converge.
Alton, Illinois
This life-size bronze statue remembers the tallest recorded human in his Illinois hometown.
Alton, Illinois
The owners of this Victorian-era estate say it’s still visited by the spirits of long-gone residents.
Alton, Illinois
A taxidermy “mermaid,” vampire-killing kits, and hundreds of other bizarre objects are housed at this quirky museum.
Alton, Illinois
A mythical bird etched into the face of a rock doubles as the mascot for a nearby school.
Springfield, Illinois
When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
Effingham, Illinois
Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.
Carlinville, Illinois
Built in 1869, this now-retired structure looks more like a medieval fortress than a county lock-up.
Livingston, Illinois
Oversized statues are just the tip of this nostalgic Americana roadside attraction.
St. Louis, Missouri
The Magic House provides a beautiful and creative environment for curious youngsters to get their knowledge on.
Sappington, Missouri
Giant works of art interspersed throughout meadows and woodlands offer a new discovery at every turn.
St. Louis, Missouri
What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.
St. Louis, Missouri
This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.
St. Louis, Missouri
This is not your typical jungle gym.