St. Augustine, Florida
The Fountain of Youth
A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.
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St. Augustine, Florida
A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.
St. Augustine, Florida
Arrr! The most authentic collection of pirate artifacts in the world... matey.
Savannah, Georgia
The first public building in Savannah to offer air conditioning was a luxurious cinema that still operates today.
Savannah, Georgia
Local myth claims this is a Sears catalogue home with its windows installed upside-down.
Savannah, Georgia
This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."
Savannah, Georgia
One of Savannah's oldest and most haunted cemeteries, featuring graves desecrated by Sherman's Union Army.
New Bern, North Carolina
The humble gravesite of the man who failed to cash in on his Pepsi-cola goldmine.
Nashville, Tennessee
At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.
Nashville, Tennessee
This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.
Denver, Colorado
The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.
Denver, Colorado
Once a mortuary that held the remains of Buffalo Bill, this Denver hotspot is now a death-fixated restaurant.
Seattle, Washington
An old-timey peepshow allows visitors to gawk at some of the world's most freakishly large footwear.
Seattle, Washington
A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.
Seattle, Washington
A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.
Burlington, Iowa
While there are no actual snakes in the history of this crooked road, there may be a number of dead horses.
Dyersville, Iowa
A pop-culture attraction outside of Dyersville, Iowa, hits a home run.
Walcott, Iowa
The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.
Clear Lake, Iowa
A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.
Des Moines, Iowa
This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.
University Park, Illinois
A sprawling outdoor museum filled with larger-than-life works of art.
Cairo, Illinois
A once-booming Mississippi River town with a history of racial violence is now eerie and mostly abandoned.
Livingston, Illinois
Oversized statues are just the tip of this nostalgic Americana roadside attraction.
Metropolis, Illinois
You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.
Brookfield, Illinois
It was originally part of a "terrible lizards" collection at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.