Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

Where three rails and three centuries of transportation meet.

A convincing little bit of ancient Egypt smack dab in Richmond, Virginia.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

Giant origami crease patterns engraved in Santa Monica intersections may even be visible from space.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

One of Hollywood’s favorite government buildings.

A relic from a forgotten bakery chain still spins atop a diner.

This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.

These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.

The Route 66 institution that inspired Taco Bell also served as an important headquarters for Mexican-American social movements.

This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.

The last Americana on Route 66.

Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.

The set location for a 1987 cult classic draws international film buffs to the middle of the Mojave Desert.

One of the ghostly stops along Route 66.

This dormant volcanic crater has been converted from a roiling pit of magma to a pleasant hiking spot.

The ghost town that ended up on Ebay.

Built as a schoolhouse in 1914, this Mission-style building has also served as a dancehall, a library, an Army canteen, and now a cultural museum.

A Route 66 filling station that was designed to resemble the Hagia Sophia, and is now the symbol of an arts district.

An acoustic anomaly with a mysterious cause sits in the heart of Tulsa.

A museum packed with instruments, lyrics, and other mementos of the American folk icon.

This 1930s-era Route 66 Tulsa landmark was moved, restored, and filled with neon.