This once rural mansion now sits in the heart of the city.

The obelisk meant to mark the founding father's grave at Monticello is actually on the University of Missouri campus.

The iconic remains of the original Academic Hall that burned down in 1892.

A sculpture of a giant man escaping from the depths of the Earth.

This strange, small castle on the bayou has withstood the test of time and weather.

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

A historic Civil War estate-turned-museum looks back on the Confederate States of America.

Believed to be the oldest active college baseball field in America.

This small hut in the middle of a parking lot was once the wooded sanctuary of the 'Hermit of Montrose.'

Come for the boats, stay to explore the intriguing assortment of art.

Alabama has a fiberglass Stonehenge. With apologies to Spinal Tap, this one is full-size.

One of the only Florida forts to remain in the hands of the Union all through the Civil War still stands as a historic stronghold.

A local landmark with generations of spraypainted messages, and more being added each day.

Dedicated to the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village."

The highest point in Florida is still the lowest high point in the country.

"X" marks the spot of an echo chamber in the middle of a plaza.

On Hilton Head Island this bronze King of the Sea rules all things briny—and lets you know if you’re late for lunch.

Despite being burnt down multiple times, the ruins of this South Carolina church are still standing.

Four, 18-foot-tall badminton shuttlecocks lie scattered about the lawn of a Kansas City museum.

This otherworldly church spire reaches up toward the heavens.

A private collection of massive steel monsters guarding a Texas pipe works.

Beer lover's can-covered house.

A park filled with vibrant mosaics created by more than 300 folk artists.

A 24-hour vending machine restocked daily with homemade full-sized pecan pies.