These chunky stone towers out in Lake Michigan are the key to Chicago’s drinking water.

While there are no actual snakes in the history of this crooked road, there may be a number of dead horses.

This rare vessel mixed luxury with labor before being converted to a museum and sometimes haunted maze.

The only museum in the world dedicated to the history of sprint car racing, next to one of the country's most historic dirt tracks.

A place of great reverence for Trekkies everywhere, a hero's future birthplace.

A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

A stone face watches over the river.

The Bong-area park police have asked visitors to please, stop stealing the signs.

A metal ring in the middle of the road marks the exact spot where the Soviet satellite crash-landed in 1962.

A unique botanical garden housed in three giant geodesic domes.

Home to the world's largest refracting telescope and the birthplace of modern astrophysics.

The remains of a World War II munitions factory still haunt the fields of this Twin Cities suburb.

An oddly poignant roadside attraction celebrating American folklore.

According to the legend, this strikingly beautiful hill has miraculous healing powers.

A former barn converted into a massive train diorama.

A pop-culture attraction outside of Dyersville, Iowa, hits a home run.

Ever wanted to can Spam?

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.

The center of the only hemisphere that awards visitors with a commemorative coin.

A remnant of the last Ice Age, this lake is surrounded by fascinating rock formations.

This circus town museum recognizes the outstanding clowns of history.

A large circus museum with summer performances.

This water tower has been a staple of the Rochester skyline since 1931.