Places Jess the Mess Wants to Go

Some of the tallest ancient American ruins continue to inspire awe and curiosity.

This collection of vintage signs reflects the long and colorful history of this Arizona town.

More than 21,000 images fill this overlooked gem of a prehistoric site.

The site of Billy the Kid’s most famous escape and the end to the Lincoln County War.

In a largely deserted ghost town, a little brick building recalls its history as a gold rush hub and haven for outlaws.

The site of the Scopes Trial contains a small exhibit dedicated to the famous case.

This mansion turned restaurant was once a pitstop for Al Capone during his travels.

This stone incorrectly marks the 35th parallel, causing some territorial kerfuffles.

Mysterious library of an infamous financier and spiritual seeker.

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

This meticulously extracted nervous system allegedly came from a 19th-century custodian who donated her body to science.

This Philly cemetery is the eternal home of many famous area residents, including Rocky Balboa's wife.

Where America’s first doomsday cult awaited the end of the world.

A 1930’s courtroom where John Dillinger and his gang went before a judge.

The final resting place of two members of the infamous Doan gang, notorious outlaws and Revolutionary War Loyalists.

This strange, big-tailed beast became a Pennsylvania town's unofficial mascot.

This stone tower marks a lookout point over the historic Washington Crossing, and maybe some buried treasure.

A miniature village lies nearly forgotten in the forest by the side of a major highway.

This monument to the victims of a tragic explosion is said to turn and look at passing cars.

This eight-mile stretch of road gets its name from a local legend about a lost soul searching for his head.

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

One of the most acclaimed eateries in Arkansas is a two-table diner on the ground floor of a family home.

Eat like pre-Columbian Native Americans in this New Mexico restaurant within the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

Abandoned medieval hill town.