Oversized statues are just the tip of this nostalgic Americana roadside attraction.

A small abandoned and abused cemetery that has become a magnet for ghost hunters.

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

This mausoleum is the final resting place of one of St. Louis's richest and most tragic families.

The iconic remains of the original Academic Hall that burned down in 1892.

This 1854 courthouse along the Mississippi River has a storied history.

When he found his hometown was no more, Lowell Davis decided to recreate a "new" ghost town from scratch.

The obelisk meant to mark the founding father's grave at Monticello is actually on the University of Missouri campus.

An adorably sweet display of sculpted Precious Moments figurines.

What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.

The first rural cemetery west of the Mississippi is home to the elaborate tombs of St. Louis' local beer barons.

This historic motel standing at the "crossroads of America" offers a radio in every room and was saved by local protesters.

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

A mysterious light of unknown origin on the backroads of Missouri.

The largest piece of cut lead crystal adorned a grave for 75 years and is now the shining star of a glass museum.

In an odd geographic anomaly this city borders two different states on opposite sides of town.

This California artist's front yard acts as a gallery for his unique, scrap metal animal sculptures.

First a root beer ad, then a golf course clubhouse, and finally a massive teapot.

The largest burial mound in the United States holds the remains of prehistoric West Virginians.

Despite its lavish ornamentation, and wholesome lifestyle of its devotees, this mountain commune has faced its share of issues.

This abandoned dream castle and its cemetery look out over the city that once inspired their creation.

This abandoned amusement park was built on a site with a dark history.

Beyond the usual stories that attend old prisons, this one has deep bloody undercurrents.

This monument marks the beginning journey of a wounded soldier's leg that ended up almost two states away.