The scene of the largest surrender of Confederate troops at the end of the American Civil War.

This abandoned lighthouse looks like a rusting oil rig, but has managed to survive a number of storms.

A nature and cultural preserve named for its multitude of petroglyphs carved by the Northern Sinagua people.

A blend of art, antiquities, and Americana fill this museum, surrounded by whimsical, enchanting gardens.

This art center is way beyond your average pumpkin-carving operation.

In the loving memory of a tragically deceased role-player this Illinois park is decked out with both dungeons and dragons.

A self-made museum in Queens, New York continues to display the work of a sculptor known for paving his own way.

Bronze statue marks the spinach capital of the world.

The spaceship-like theater, which is still in use, was one of the most popular exhibits at the 1964 New York World's Fair.

A celebration of once forgotten materials.

A uniquely lettered street sign marks the corner where the iconic word game was invented.

These early tent-shaped grave coverings are unique to Appalachia.

The Mighty Wurlitzer organ continues to belt out the tunes at downtown El Segundo's historic home for silent and classic movies.

A slab of sandstone covered with mysterious 1,000-year-old rock carvings from a vanished North American culture.

The last holdout of a pre-Civil War rebel who took the matter of slavery into his own hands.

These Benedictine nuns have been making artisanal cheeses since before it was cool.

The mysterious headstone of an unidentified bank robber was seen visited, every year, by a woman in black.

Roaming bison and a spectacular view at the highest point in Nebraska.

This museum collects over a century of automobile history including the iconic car from The Muppet Movie.

A steampunk wonderland that preserves America's history of industrial innovation.

Natural rock water slides hidden in the remote forests of northern Idaho.

These lush botanical gardens employ the most purrfect pest control force.

This private home is famous for appearing in the cult-classic "Twin Peaks" series.

Waterway populated with abandoned projects, including a submarine.