This tree has witnessed nearly 1,000 years of history.

The supreme shrine of the state.

This human-made pond is part of a Korean palace complex first built in the 7th century.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

The poet’s boyhood home is now dedicated to celebrating his life and legacy.

The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

The world's largest covered wagon is piloted by a giant Lincoln lawyer.

The graveyard holding the remains of George Washington's slaves was forgotten for nearly 200 years.

This war hero's old shop remembers the fine line between medicine and quackery during the Revolutionary War.

Within this lovely Richmond cemetery lie the remains of famous Virginians and some of Edgar Allan Poe's most beloved family and friends.

The final resting place of two (or three) presidents, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

This roadside attraction has been serving out its fair share of hearty folklore and chaos since 1858.

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

A 100-foot metal tower and swinging bridge that provides stunning views of mountains in five states.

The site of the Scopes Trial contains a small exhibit dedicated to the famous case.

A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

This historic train station has been converted to a locomotive themed hotel.

The grave of America's 11th president is not in some grand monument but instead it's hidden away on the grounds of the Tennessee Capital.

The alley connecting two of country music’s most historic venues has a rich history of its own.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

Labor provided by Great Depression-era programs restored these 25,000 acres in Tennessee.