The deadly but beautiful ornamental oleander was planted all over the island of Galveston after the hurricane of 1900.

For more than a century, Parisians have come for affordable dishes in a grand converted train station.

Inspired by a piece of concrete, these three pyramid-shaped buildings have been beloved Indianapolis landmarks for over 50 years.

Marine fossils from the Devonian period are exposed at this park.

Northern Kentucky’s very own Notre Dame showcases intricate stained glass and the bones of saints.

A life-sized recreation of the megafauna that once roamed this region is a feature at the birthplace of American paleontology.

A ceramic-tiled room at the Seelbach Hotel said to have secret tunnels used by Al Capone and a crowd that helped inspire F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby.'

A wacky, UFO-shaped house in a suburban neighborhood.

A decaying concrete oil tanker served as a disposal location for bootleg hootch.

This magical oasis in East Texas is one of the most biodiverse acres in the country.

This ancient settlement contains some of the largest earthen mounds in North America.

Foragers once flocked to this big beautiful bayou to hunt for pearls.

This historic Civil War church has survived over a century of racial turmoil but still stands as a reminder of the town's roots.

The second-largest ceremonial mound in the United States is an artificial hill that is loosely shaped like a pentagon.

This racially troublesome eatery thought a new coat of paint could erase its offensive connotations.

This two-room shotgun shack in Tupelo is the birthplace of a King.

Ghost town with a beer-drinking goat for mayor.

A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

This restaurant's specialty is "a major enigma for food historians."

A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.

A dangerous narrow-gauge railroad once traced a route through this striking canyon.

Thousands of years ago, Indigenous people painted images onto these canyon walls that are still on display today, provocative, mysterious, and enduring reminders of the people who lived here long ago.

A 90-foot-tall psychedelic "tree" on the side of the highway has baffled passersby for decades.

A dazzling display of red rocks weathered into spires and hoodoos.