This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.

A favorite of Amelia Earhart, ranking among those rare bridges that can be crossed without changing sides of the river.

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

Marine fossils from the Devonian period are exposed at this park.

A wartime promise becomes a shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes.

A burial site located in the middle of a road.

At the top of the hour, this steam-powered clock's eight brass whistles play "Back Home Again in Indiana."

The origin of this mechanical boy was a mystery until he revealed his maker by writing it in perfect cursive.

Marta Becket's hand-painted theater in the desert.

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

The oldest operating Mississippi River–style steamboat still navigates the Ohio River.

This relic of transportation history still stands in this Indiana city.

A collection of sculptures and trails that appear to change with the seasons.

This 19th century mansion façade adorned with immigrant patriotism is a symbol of Louisville’s history.

Inside, ancient treasures. Outside, modern contradictions.

This magnificent Cincinnati graveyard is also a popular public park.

An obsolete, vanishing traffic device warns Cincinnati drivers away from middle-of-the-road obstructions.

This grave marks the final resting place of pioneer John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed.

This whimsical park encourages its visitors and wildlife to roam on and around the various works of art.

Tombstones carved to look like tree trunks are used for multiple generations of family members.

Along this stretch of Indiana roadway resides a giant insect composed entirely of scrap metal.

Nature and art meet in this curvy creation

The largest earthwork effigy in the world.