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The "mysteries" of this quintessential roadside oddity were almost destroyed by neglect but were saved by fans of kitschy wonder.

A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.

The museum calls itself the "National Museum of the Paranormal" and is full of eerie oddities.

This abandoned amusement park was built on a site with a dark history.

A particularly creepy abandoned hospital that sparks interest for lovers of the supernatural.

The remnants of a 19th-century ironmaking complex hidden in the woods of Connecticut.

Hidden deep within New Jersey Pine Barrens is a massive graffiti wonderland.

A beautiful, water-filled quarry that has become a popular haunt for swimmers and artists.

Neoclassical bank designed by NY architects Helmle & Huberty.

A replica of where the Last Supper was held.

This remote fort on the Yukon River is a vestige of the wild Alaska gold rush.

This winding road of 318 curves is a must-visit for (careful) motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.

A museum and research center dedicated to preserving the history of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motorcars.

A fire station-turned-church-turned-museum dedicated to the work of seminal light artist Dan Flavin.

Legend says the horned lizard spent 31 years sealed in a time capsule before he was discovered alive.

During the American Revolution, this mansion hosted failed peace talks between the British and Americans.

The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world even has surfboard parking.

One of the largest Buddhist communities in the West sits on the site of an old hospital.

A home designed to be on the cutting edge of comfortable, low-cost living.

A tribute to the Nirvana frontman hides beneath the bridge that was the singer's beloved hangout spot.

A spooky defunct railroad tunnel now part of a sprawling trail.

It was once used as a classroom to teach mining skills to local high school students.

This museum presents a dogged pursuit of 500 years of veterinary history.

This folk art compound was built by a fortune teller on the advice of three people from the future.