This shifting North Carolina sand dune is an odd little desert surrounded by oceanic forest life.

An exotic reptile facility showcasing some of the rarest, most venomous snakes in the world.

A tribute to a hometown hero and surfing legend.

Approximately 65,000 gallons of crystal clear water pour out of this headspring every minute.

Over 120,000 curious objects that have shaped our modern world.

What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.

This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.

This is not your typical jungle gym.

The red brick house where the father of rock 'n' roll wrote some of his classic hits.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

The oldest soda fountain in St. Louis has been serving up treats for more than a century.

A plaque on the side of a parking garage marks the burial place of a great Ottawa chief.

This open air cathedral invites all faiths to worship under the only roof big enough to fit them all: the sky.

Symbolic attempt to overcome the issues of life.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

Location of the Real World's disastrous, and protested, eleventh season.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

Combination beer garden and music venue in the heart of Wicker Park.

Honoring the star of the “The Bob Newhart Show” which took place in the city of Chicago in the 1970s.

Chicago's Navy Pier on Lake Michigan was a training hub for aircraft carrier pilots during WWII.

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

This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.

A singular collection of hand-built art deco cars are held in a building with style to match.

The longest navigable underground river in the United States is home to countless blind and albino animals.