The empty tomb that houses the memories of Roy Bertelli's revenge.

One of the largest carillons in the world, this giant instrument has 67 cast-iron bells played by a keyboard.

Abraham Lincoln's likeness rests at the top of this giant totem pole.

The poet’s boyhood home is now dedicated to celebrating his life and legacy.

A museum showcasing the life of "Buffalo Bill"

Chicago’s last original drive-in restaurant is a family-run hot dog joint that started in 1948.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

This graveyard is home to the so-called "Witch's Circle."

A small cemetery chapel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1906.

This national park dedicated to the tallgrass prairie ecosystem still displays its military past.

This historic Illinois "Muffler Man" has been converted from axe-touting lumberjack to rocket-wielding space ace.

This tiny historic jail along Route 66 is the perfect fit for exactly one criminal and their partner-in-crime.

This abandoned 19th century orphanage started as a boarding school for children of Civil War veterans.

Just off I-55 in McLean, Illinois, is a place where you can play over 100 arcade and pinball machines for 25-75 cents a pop.

Oversized statues are just the tip of this nostalgic Americana roadside attraction.

This lagomorph-obsessed Route 66 emporium is home to a giant jackrabbit that sits in a bunny graveyard.

Despite its name, this fast food museum is actually a replica of the ninth McDonald's store.

This diner serves Route 66 nostalgia and what it claims is the 'original' hot dog on a stick.

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

Tile mosaics and quotes from Pablo Picasso add an artistic flair to these bus stop benches.

This hidden sculpture garden full of Wild West art is one of San Antonio's best-kept secrets.

An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.

The quirky gift from West Berlin for the 1968 World's Fair still stands in Hemisfair Park.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.