Walk in the footsteps of the famed astronaut at Purdue University.

One of the last surviving C-97s sits in a field in front of a Wisconsin inn.

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

Elaborate drama imparts an appreciation for 19th century hardships.

This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.

A town honors its legacy of traditional American Indian pipe carving with one gigantic pipe.

Explore a wealth of fossils in one of the most prolific dig sites in North America.

A picturesque (all-natural!) beach in a landlocked state.

An architect's childhood fantasy treehouse made real.

Yale University's home for rare works, including the mysterious Voynich Manuscript.

The headquarters of the famous Yale society.

Tracing a path of more than four miles around a frozen lake, this is the longest skate trail in the United States.

A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.

Infamous marsh filled with toxic waste, World War II-era London rubble, and dead mobsters galore.

Thomas Edison's home and final resting place also boasts an impressive garage, where some of the earliest electric cars are on display.

Take a step into the workshop where Edison and his employees revolutionized the world.

One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.

A beautiful geyser under environmental threat.

The largest hot spring in the United States is, as the name suggests, a stunning show of natural color.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

Once a slice of Cold War-era military history, this museum is finding its future in the stars.

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