Places Edited by Rindy99

The birthplace of Appalachia's only first lady, who some have dubbed the United States' "first female president."

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

This small museum gives visitors a chance to soak up the history of the "sponge capital of the world."

Four metal statues of massive animal penises stand outside the university's Animal Sciences building.

A humble plaque marks the site where the country music legend was found dead in his Cadillac.

Welcome to old Florida, where a 1940s mermaid show is still enchanting visitors.

This historic train station has been converted to a locomotive themed hotel.

One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.

The cruel trial of a 13-year-old boy inspired the creation of this now abandoned reformatory.

This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

This shifting North Carolina sand dune is an odd little desert surrounded by oceanic forest life.

Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

A sculptor's dream castle turned fantastical ruin.

In Florida, these naughty monkeys live on their own mini-monkey Alcatraz.

A historic covered bridge, only one of two remaining in North Carolina.

A mysterious monument meant to be a guide into "an Age of Reason" was destroyed after an apparent bombing.

The eccentric mansion of one of the most popular horror authors of modern times.

The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

Meet manatees face-to-face at this zoo for native species.

Mystery surrounds a famous marshal of Napoleon's army.

America's post-nuclear-attack chambers of Congress.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.