A merry-go-round that became a rallying point for the early Civil Rights Movement.

Once home to seven different roller coasters, Glen Echo has undergone many transformations since its founding in 1891.

Surrounded by traditional homes, this Tolkien-esque dwelling stands out on a quiet street in suburban Maryland.

This lifelike sculpture of a policeman serves as a helpful reminder to watch out for crossing pedestrians.

This propitious plastic porcine has been petitioning park visitors to pick up after themselves for more than 50 years.

A roadside collection of over-sized iron creations that are a bit more macabre than most.

A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.

17,400 lbs., 12 feet in diameter, and 29 years in the making.

A six-ton, 12-foot-tall concrete prairie dog is touted as the largest in the world.

The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.

The bluer than blue waters in these natural Israeli caves are reached via the world's steepest cable car.

The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.

The longest escalator in the Western Hemisphere takes over three minutes to ride down.