Chicago, Illinois
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Chicago, Illinois
A Bibliophile's Dream.
Chicago, Illinois
Each of these gorgeous, intricately decorated rooms is painstakingly crafted to the scale of 1 inch: 1 foot.
Chicago, Illinois
First planned industrial community in the United States.
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
Memphis, Tennessee
Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.
Livingston, Illinois
Oversized statues are just the tip of this nostalgic Americana roadside attraction.
Darwin, Australia
Visitors can swim with vicious predators in Crocosaurus Cove's plastic daredevil enclosure.
Louisville, Kentucky
The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.
Casey, Illinois
The world's largest collection of the world's largest objects is in one small Illinois town.
Evansville, Indiana
The home used in just a few seconds of film that came to define the setting of a hit sitcom.
Washington, D.C.
A derelict bit of infrastructure from the canal that once ran through D.C. is landlocked in the heart of the city.
Washington, D.C.
There’s a hidden military meme engraved on the World War II Memorial.
Washington, D.C.
The beloved statue at the National Academy of Sciences is oh so inviting to sit on.
Atlanta, Georgia
A colorful square marks the heart of the city's LGBTQ community.
Alto Pass, Illinois
Even with its slightly risible name this colossal cross is still able to inspire awe.
Carbondale, Illinois
In the loving memory of a tragically deceased role-player this Illinois park is decked out with both dungeons and dragons.
Alton, Illinois
A mythical bird etched into the face of a rock doubles as the mascot for a nearby school.
St. Louis, Missouri
This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.
St. Louis, Missouri
What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.
St. Louis, Missouri
Speak to a companion on the other side of the room loud and clear through this architectural anomaly.
Lerna, Illinois
The 40-year-old machine serves soda quicker than you can catch it for a mere 75 cents a pop.
Indianapolis, Indiana
A modern-day wunderkammer dedicated to Indianapolis history, Afrofuturism, and musical vibrations.
Metropolis, Illinois
You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.
St. Louis, Missouri
This is not your typical jungle gym.