A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

An old vending machine serves up unpredictable beverages from its seemingly magical insides.

Statue of Lenin, from Cold War era Czechoslovakia, now in a neighborhood of Seattle.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

What's that on the side of that building? Va Va Voom, it's Bettie!

The final resting spot of the Colorado Transportation Department's beloved unofficial mascot.

A stark reminder of the huge nuclear weapons plant that once stood on the site and its effect on the surrounding area.

This was once the home of Gahan's Saloon, Denver's most storied speakeasy.

The huge collection of paintings of the American West is one of Denver's best-kept secrets.

This rare female version of the Muffler Man has its clothes removed each summer to signal the start of pool season.

A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas.

A collection of over 15,000 zines works to preserve DIY publishing culture.

"All Mountains - All The Time."

The first declared National Monument in the United States.

A cemetery housing wild west legends in South Dakota.

This Wyoming town is fascinated by a particular mythical creature.

The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.

This eclectic collection documents the wild legacies of "America's Wickedest Street."

A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.

The 40-year-old machine serves soda quicker than you can catch it for a mere 75 cents a pop.

Rather than a run-of-the-mill franchise hotel, this lodging has been decked out in dinosaur decor.

Happen to come across a dead eagle? Send it to America's official dead eagle warehouse.