The world's tallest statue of an American hero.

A mysterious and terrifying public art goblin seemingly meant to inspire local legend.

The grandson of a Kiowa chief created what has become the iconic symbol of a city on the Plains.

This memorial and the seawall that it stands near are powerful symbols of the island’s resilience.

This private mansion turned Catholic bishop’s home is an iconic Galveston building.

This coastal port saw one of the most significant battles of the Civil War.

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

It's big, it's a ball, and it's made of twine—the world's largest of its kind.

Small plaque marks the spot, but the true center is located about half a mile away on a private pig farm.

A wonderful collection of all things Oz is nestled in the heart of Kansas.

The Gulf’s longest fishing pier is a year-round paradise for catch-and-release whoppers.

A park to honor all U.S. Armed Forces veterans, and Emporia's status as the founding city of Veterans Day.

This mountaintop refuge rehabilitates tigers, lions, bears, and more from illicit wildlife trade—and offers overnight lodging.

This monumental Jesus is often referred to as "Our Milk Carton With Arms."

An extravagant western hotel where every floor is the "ground floor."

This haunted hotel built on natural springs once served as a hospital for a quack doctor promising a cure for cancer.

This futuristically sylvan church is a glass-enclosed marvel of modern architecture.

This 19th-century windmill was moved, stone by stone, in the middle of Kansas.