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Everyone and everything one man ever loved and lost, now stare into the East for all eternity.

A theme park featuring a replica of Noah's Ark built to the measurements specified in the Bible.

This railroad overpass is said to be home to a murderous goat-man whose very legend has led to very real deaths.

Outstanding collection of 19th century medical instruments includes a life-size figure cast from as many as 200 cadavers.

A local scoured more than 1,000 acres for stone to create his masterpiece.

Locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm.

Beautiful waterfalls grace a canyon visibly torn by a violent tornado.

An enormous natural sandstone bridge in Kentucky.

The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

One of the few surviving "Wigwam"-themed motels.

Prehistoric animals decorate this popular outdoor park.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

The world's longest known cave system.

A natural sandstone bridge hidden in the Sewanee forest.

This abandoned nuclear cooling tower casts a shadow over a bucolic town.

An unknown Hall of Fame in Jackson, Tennessee.

This structure among the trees was the result of divine inspiration.

A 70-foot replica of the famed Eiffel Tower.

This park offers a variety of sights and activities including trail rides and buffalo sightings.

One of the last Depression-era bandshells still standing was the site of Elvis Presley’s first live concert.

A roadside music shop featuring a confounding series of folk art installations.

Located inside a former record pressing plant, this recording studio pays homage to the techniques and gear of a bygone age.

An ancient cave system in Tennessee’s Appalachian foothills converted to a 1,200-person music venue.