The only 'battle' in the Toledo War between Michigan and Ohio set the stage for a persistent state rivalry.

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

The famous red-and-white Campbell's Soup label beckons hungry passersby in Ohio.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

At 216 feet in length, this ornamental allium string is a feat to behold.

This crumbling Death Valley mining complex was known for its use of giant, 20-mule team wagons.

Dedicated to the history of the 1,000 nuclear missiles that once covered the Great Plains.

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

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

Built in 1981 in collaboration with Andy Warhol, this giant piece of pop art stands on the campus of Colorado State University.

Lured here by the promise of tens of thousands in gold, Jesse James started a quintessentially American trend of robbing trains in-motion.

A life-size bronze statue of Ettore Boiardi, the man behind the can.

This was the first ever National Lakeshore, established in 1966.

Lovingly nick-named the "Brick Dick" this municipal tower was winner of the World's Most Phallic Building Contest.

Hell on Earth is actually a small town in Michigan where anyone can be mayor for a day.