The monument's pointy aluminum tip has been melted down by repeated lightning strikes.

An overlooked memorial honoring the local Washington residents who died in World War I.

Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.

The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.

Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

This chapel on a cliff is renowned for its healing powers and was founded on the site of a supposed divine intervention.

This "sausage route" features gorgeous views and family-owned restaurants.

The world's brightest bioluminescent bay.

On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Virgin Islands from the top of this observation tower built in the 1960s.

A museum dedicated to the alleged Roswell Incident.

Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.

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

The second-largest cave chamber in the world was discovered in 1898 by a 16-year-old and a friend known as "Pothead."

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

The massive, incredibly rare instrument is over 11 feet tall with a range so deep it goes lower than humans can hear.

Come for the pizza, stay for a performance on the world's largest theater pipe organ.

This striking public art installation is suspended above a public park, designed to gently move in the breeze.

The shop's owner has spent decades in the desert wearing nothing but a strategically placed sock.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

This mostly abandoned shopping outlet is now adorned with beautiful graffiti and murals.

The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.