Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

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

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

This macabre shop, filled with art, oddities, and taxidermy is hidden in the heart of the French Quarter.

Island ghost town detailing Flagler's folly in building the Overseas Railroad.

A monument celebrating the idea of reaching inaccessible places.

These remote Florida islands have a history of sea turtles and sunken treasures, and one of the world’s largest coastal brick fortresses.

Knoxville’s architectural icon was the symbol of the 1982 World’s Fair, even catching the googly eye of Bart Simpson.

Wild lights and sound effects turn a walk through some caves into an eye-popping 1960s tourist attraction.

For two weeks every June, fireflies in the Smoky Mountains perform an astonishing light show.

The world's longest known cave system.

A local scoured more than 1,000 acres for stone to create his masterpiece.

A former 19th-century tavern, famous for its peach brandy and honey concoction.

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

The world's tallest doric column is this Ohio monument to a naval victory in the War of 1812.

Take a drunken tour inside the world's largest known geode.

The "World's Largest Underground Business Complex," a 55,000,000-square-foot city underneath Missouri.

Known as one of America's most beautiful public restrooms.

This eclectic Austin curiosity shop is home to all things strange and unusual.

Civil War dumping ground for the bodies of terrorized Union sympathizers.

It's a unique monument honoring a great character who inspired a generation of young women to be more and pursue their dreams.

One of the largest collections of merchandise from the famous British sci-fi show can be found smack in the middle of Indiana.