In the Shawnee National Forest, amazing rock formations peer through the treeline.

You thought Santa Claus didn't exist, but it turns out you were wrong.

A whimsical folk art garden full of punny pieces and a diorama containing 3,500 toys.

Thousands of unique minerals, including some of the most impressive fluorite crystals in the world.

This unassuming home was once “grand central station” for the Underground Railroad.

A giant lumpy candle serves as a beacon for this highly scented pit stop.

It's a unique monument honoring a great character who inspired a generation of young women to be more and pursue their dreams.

This memorial to the Mercury Seven astronaut stands at the site of his former elementary school.

A historic hotel library in Indiana hides more than a few secrets on its shelves.

A turn-of-the-century architectural marvel built on healing mineral springs and salt licks.

A 22-foot stainless steel quilting needle pays tribute to a local connection to fiber arts.

A collection of outdoor art by renowned muralist Robert Dafford depicts the history of a flooded city.

An enormous natural sandstone bridge in Kentucky.

River pirates, murderous bandits, and serial killers used this Illinois cave as their debauched hideout.