An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

These craggy limestone outcrops offer a glimpse at a unique piece of Florida geology.

Touching mementoes from those who didn't make it back from World War I still hang in one of New York's oldest bars.

A park where you can watch the highway zoom past.

This railroad and oil tycoon's lavish estate now stands as a time capsule of the Gilded Age.

Grab a slice of pizza next to the remains of the "human monkey" who ran for mayor.

This small hut in the middle of a parking lot was once the wooded sanctuary of the 'Hermit of Montrose.'

A museum of unusual collections, mini-towns, and a half-dog, half-alligator.

World's smallest skyscraper, the product of a remarkable con.

The top of a giant mesa, just outside of Amarillo, appears to float in the sky above.

This volcano rises like a giant anthill from the plains below, with a road spiraling up to the rim.

This tea house was a hand-built gift from Boulder's sister city in Tajikstan.

A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.

A small burial plot formerly stranded in the middle of a road.

A brick-paved former section of the historic coast-to-coast highway.

Don't be surprised if you see a long-necked dinosaur peeking out from among the trees in Northgate Park.

This spooky road cut through a mound of ancient coral might be haunted by a witch.

The oldest house of worship in Palm Beach has a wonderful tropical garden.

A folk art mecca famous among outsider art fans.

This mass grave for victims of a massive hurricane remained hidden until 1991.

An old railroad grade built for the construction of Hoover Dam is now a recreational trail featuring several tunnels and sweeping views of Lake Mead.

These constructed wetlands naturally filter millions of gallons of treated wastewater every day.

A self-explanatory attraction allows fans to respectfully remember and honor a comedy legend.

A tiny twin to Seattle's Fremont troll hides from the Florida sun under the Atlantic Boulevard drawbridge.