A circus legend leaves an unexpected endowment.

Despite being one of the most photographed vistas in the Rockies these twin peaks are rightfully known as the "Deadly Bells."

This super steep hike ascends 2,000 feet in less than a mile.

Thanks to a quirk of elevation this gift shop produces magic doughnuts that are found nowhere else on Earth.

When ecosystems collide in the arid Southwest.

Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

Crystal clear lake with a shoreline of travertine located in a Colorado canyon.

A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.

Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.

This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.

This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

The show pony of cave systems, Fantastic Caverns manages to live up to its name.

The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.

This is not your typical jungle gym.

Giant granite rocks standing end-to-end like a train of circus elephants.

In the St. Francois Mountains in the Ozarks at 1,772 feet above sea level, Taum Sauk Mountain is the highest (and possibly oldest) peak in Missouri.

Erosion and time have created a naturally-formed water park.

An oil baron's wild paradise and the winner of an ill-fated air race.

This historic folk art garden contains a nightmare tower that claims to be the world's largest concrete totem pole.

The fifth tallest statue in the United States is a shirtless monument to the oil worker.

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

Thirty architectural gems from the 19th- and early 20th-century Tokyo were restored and relocated to this space.