The first of the iconic American roadside attractions lives on as a college mascot.

A replica of the flagpole that gave a frontier town its name.

A planet-hunting astrograph built in the 1920s to seek out the so-called "Planet X" beyond Uranus.

Ancient pueblos built into the base of a natural canyon wall.

The eroded core of an ancient volcano is now accessible by a short hike.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

This once-booming Gold Rush town is now home to a herd of feral donkeys.

The gambling entrepreneur who built a city was also an avid collector of classic cars.

The world champion cow is buried within a historic old asylum.

Once a home for cows and hay, this barn has been transformed into an event cathedral.

It leads to a former hospital’s old root cellar.

This enchanting forest trail leads to ethereal abodes and a giant bird's nest.

Though its branches are painted bright colors by generations of locals, the tree is said to be a haunted portal to hell.

A house built from trash known as the poor man's Hearst Castle.

This tremendous trout welcomes visitors to a northern Michigan town with a rich fishing history.

At the top of a local ski mountain is a hidden cemetery containing the graves of just two soldiers.

An enormous roadside pan tells the story of a battle for pie glory.

A former major munitions plant that has been converted into a sprawling art space.

This stately building in Alexandria, Virginia was built by Freemasons to honor one of their most famous members.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

Home to a forest of whimsical pygmy Coast live oak.

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.