A striking lighthouse with views of the Gulf of Mexico and of a military air show.

This now-deactivated naval base defended the Florida coast for centuries.

A local landmark with generations of spraypainted messages, and more being added each day.

At 431 feet and 10 inches, this is the longest historic covered bridge in the United States.

Recognized the world over as the home of the McCallisters in the 1990 movie "Home Alone."

A remnant of the last Ice Age, this lake is surrounded by fascinating rock formations.

The spaceship-like theater, which is still in use, was one of the most popular exhibits at the 1964 New York World's Fair.

A stone marker memorializes the spot where the King broke up a street fight with a classic karate stance.

According to the legend, this strikingly beautiful hill has miraculous healing powers.

Eternal resting place of the grave robber and murderer who served as inspiration for many of cinema’s famous madmen.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

A historic and oft-filmed prison stands in a Chicago suburb.

What was once the second largest steel mill in the US is now a sprawling complex of modern ruins.

The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.

This lush 12-acre site was once named the finest Japanese garden in North America.

A small abandoned and abused cemetery that has become a magnet for ghost hunters.

A strange and haunting monument of unknown origin in the historic Graceland Cemetery.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

Cemetery featuring rare glass-fronted columbarium.

Chicago's largest cemetery is full of beautiful Victorian monuments and more than a few ghost stories.

An enormous park-like oasis, full of famous Chicagoans’ graves.

A haunting statue called "Eternal Silence" has quite the reputation among visitors with active imaginations.

A turn-of-the-century architectural marvel built on healing mineral springs and salt licks.

An unknown number of cholera victims are buried in two nondescript graves.