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A puppeteer’s paradise offering shows, workshops, and an archive of over 2,000 puppets.

This stately structure has been abandoned for half a century.

The quirky salon doubles as a retro museum run by the world's leading "hairstorian."

These tourist trap caverns are said to be the former home of a legendary Pennsylvania Hermit.

Hellam Township is reputed to feature seven remote gates, which when passed through in the right order, open an entrance to hell.

An outlandish shoe shaped house built by an eccentric millionaire.

Bizarre Cavern.

Despite its lavish ornamentation, and wholesome lifestyle of its devotees, this mountain commune has faced its share of issues.

Beyond the usual stories that attend old prisons, this one has deep bloody undercurrents.

This abandoned dream castle and its cemetery look out over the city that once inspired their creation.

A hidden network of subterranean passageways lies tangled beneath Indianapolis' bustling City Market.

This library and museum is dedicated to the life and literature of the Indianapolis native author.

This mysterious hill seems to pull objects uphill.

Even with only two residents and one building, this tiny Illinois town is famous for its burgers.

Destroyed by flood waters, prison now serves as a training ground for armed forces.

Curious cave that stays a cool 56 degrees all year long.

Once a mortuary that held the remains of Buffalo Bill, this Denver hotspot is now a death-fixated restaurant.