A rusted metal giant pays tribute to Birmingham’s industrial past.

These ruins are all that's left of the former Alabama State Capitol.

This iron and wood Civil War city-ship was the first vessel to be sunk by an electrically detonated torpedo.

It turns out that a hurricane-prone beach is probably not the best place to house wild animals.

Controversially claiming the title of world's biggest bass drum, UT's Big Bertha was once made radioactive by the Manhattan Project.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.

A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.

The sign that drew attention to a young boy's cucumber stand is now the name of his fruit superstore.

Despite being made of a seashell mortar, the crumbling remains of this historic Florida mill are still standing.

Mariners once used this prehistoric landfill as a navigational landmark.

A mega theme park-wax museum mélange containing all things biblical.

This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

A replica of the first public theater built in California.

Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.

Arrr! The most authentic collection of pirate artifacts in the world... matey.

One person’s lost luggage is another person’s treasure.

A museum devoted entirely to the rattlesnakes and snake-related art.