An abandoned quicksilver mining town surrounded by the Big Bend parks.

Reclaimed material from a convent destroyed by cannonfire was used to build parts of this 19th-century cemetery.

The little bear in the "funny kind of hat" has made his way from London back to Peru.

The mysterious "Candelabra of the Andes" could represent anything from a god's trident to a hallucinogenic plant.

I-95's Tijuana-style celebration of kitsch at the Carolina border.

Despite being burnt down multiple times, the ruins of this South Carolina church are still standing.

The site of a 19th century "dream city" that almost rivaled Chicago before being swallowed by the Indiana sand dunes.

This stunning gothic ruin was a casualty of the Indiana steel industry crash.

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.

Giant six-pack could provide one person a six-pack a day for 3,351 years.

The famed architect designed this Minnesota gas station of the future with a lookout tower.

This picturesque cliffside beacon no longer calls to sailors but shines once a year in honor of a famous shipwreck.

This friendly fellow was built to honor an advancement in mineral processing.

A giant granite cross remembers missionary Father Frederic Baraga, and his safe passage across an angry Lake Superior.

Duluth mineral magnates built this charming art deco lodge to be their private clubhouse.

The pharmacy's retro ice cream mixer is one of the last of its kind.

The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.

This old residential building was once the largest flour mill in the world.

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

When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.

This statue of Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks immortalizes one of the greatest moments in American sports history.

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

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

At this Minnesota state park you can easily wade across the source of the mighty Mississippi.