Brooklyn, New York
Deno's Wonder Wheel
One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”
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Brooklyn, New York
One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”
Garden Grove, California
Megachurch turned Catholic church comprised of 10,000 glass panes.
Las Vegas, Nevada
The bullet-riddled wall from the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, bloodstains enhanced for your viewing pleasure.
Effingham, Illinois
Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.
Goodland, Kansas
Massive still life just off the highway in Kansas.
Baker, California
Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.
Baker, California
This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Even in death, he's still your huckleberry.
Sloan, Nevada
Brightly colored 30-foot-tall totems light up the desert sky just outside Las Vegas.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
This Boeing KC-97 tanker is now a restaurant for aviation lovers.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
The moving metal works of one troubled artist can still be viewed on his front lawn... for now.
Topeka, Kansas
These elevated trucks were put in place as a middle finger to The Man, but are now considered folk art.
Topeka, Kansas
A rainbow-colored house promotes LGBTQ rights across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church.
Topeka, Kansas
Topeka has its own great wall, and it's covered in colorful images from the city's history.
Zanesville, Ohio
A circle of giant painted vases in the former pottery capital of the United States.
Sedalia, Missouri
This historic cliffside mansion uses a natural cave for air conditioning.
Vandalia, Illinois
Buy a token from the liquor store and you can make this beast spew flames on command.
Casey, Illinois
The world's largest collection of the world's largest objects is in one small Illinois town.
Centerville, Indiana
A giant lumpy candle serves as a beacon for this highly scented pit stop.
Zanesville, Ohio
A favorite of Amelia Earhart, ranking among those rare bridges that can be crossed without changing sides of the river.
Somerset, Pennsylvania
In the parking lot of a fast food restaurant, a statue memorializing a prolific bull elephant.
New Orleans, Louisiana
After the parade, students throw their beads on the tree hoping for good luck on exams.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.