This ghost town houses the remains of Alabama's old state capital.

A 56-foot tall statue of the god of fire looks out over Birmingham, Alabama.

The country music legend's grave is surrounded by Astroturf because fans kept plucking out the grass.

The highest point in Alabama was almost completely deforested, but is now home to protected towers and trees.

148 feet long and in the middle of a verdant forest.

More than a century after her death, Little Gracie Watson remains one of Savannah's most often-visited residents.

A museum and doll store featuring a surreal and super sanitized version of where babies come from.

One of Savannah's oldest and most haunted cemeteries, featuring graves desecrated by Sherman's Union Army.

A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

This beautiful stone arch bridge wasn't even expected to stand for one day, but people have been crossing it for centuries.

A full-scale replica of a 1774 colonial settlement in Kentucky.

The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.

This 19th century mansion façade adorned with immigrant patriotism is a symbol of Louisville’s history.

The history of whiskey and all of its boozy glory, from Colonial days to modern American cocktail culture.

This grave marks the final resting place of a legendary frontiersman... unless it doesn't.

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

Moonbows over Kentucky.

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

This museum pays tribute to the Cherokee leader who created a written language for his people.

This church houses the “incorrupt” body of its founding Bishop.

This Tennessee museum is dedicated to a tragic railroad hero who inspired the famous ballad that bears his name.

Victorian-era Egyptomania left its mark on this Nashville landmark.

The alley connecting two of country music’s most historic venues has a rich history of its own.

The grave of America's 11th president is not in some grand monument but instead it's hidden away on the grounds of the Tennessee Capital.