Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.

The Cadillac Ranch for monster truck aficionados.

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

On Hilton Head Island this bronze King of the Sea rules all things briny—and lets you know if you’re late for lunch.

One of the oldest living oak trees in the Southeast.

One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.

A sycamore tree grown from seeds that traveled to the moon.

An Olympic hero stripped of his medals is buried in a town he never visited, which took his name after his death.

This spot memorializes one of the greatest plays in NFL history, unless you happen to be a Raiders fan.

The largest clock face in the United States is twice the size of Big Ben and infinitely more ad-sponsored.

A preserved 18th century homestead in Western Pennsylvania marks the spot where the Whiskey Rebellion began.

Nothing says indulgence like a 1,500-pound chocolate castle.

This Pennsylvania cave holds evidence of the oldest known inhabitants of North America.

A stone arch leads to a cavernous 1930s spring house tucked away in the Pennsylvania woods.

The failure of one component toppled this entire bridge during rush hour.

The site of the one and only battle of Lord Dunmore's War.

This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.

A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.

A safe place for the wild donkeys of a hot vacation destination.

Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.

A master of deception, Harry Houdini's greatest trick may have been living in two places at once.

This glamorous old building is said to have inspired the Tower of Terror.