Collection of skeletal systems from the "world's leading supplier of osteological specimens."

This museum of miniature displays provides a journey through early American history.

This surprising gem is a world-class archeological museum hidden at the University of Chicago.

A monument to the art of slicing people open.

Isak Heartstone, a 15-foot wooden troll made out of recycled materials.

A small store filled with animal skulls and other curiosities.

A beautiful combination of living flora with preserved bones covers the shelves of this shop.

Once a mortuary that held the remains of Buffalo Bill, this Denver hotspot is now a death-fixated restaurant.

An ornate Art Deco tile mosaic representing Nebraskan life, both modern and prehistoric.

This high-desert oasis spotlights some of Colorado’s most sacred native plants.

A river runs through this remote valley in a very unexpected way.

The highest paved road in North America winds its way up Mount Blue Sky in Colorado to an altitude of 14,130 feet above sea level.

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

Thanks to a quirk of elevation this gift shop produces magic doughnuts that are found nowhere else on Earth.

Despite being one of the most photographed vistas in the Rockies these twin peaks are rightfully known as the "Deadly Bells."

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

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

Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.

A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.

This landmark honoring a local beer brand is an iconic part of the Minneapolis skyline.

This small, but beautiful waterfall has attracted visits from artists, composers, and two United States presidents.

Secret hideaway for an alternative beach experience.

Also known as Rye Castle, this 13th-century fortification later became a prison and held one of Rye's most famous criminals.

These planks were originally installed to hold the dead.