Alton, Illinois
McPike Mansion
The owners of this Victorian-era estate say it’s still visited by the spirits of long-gone residents.
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Alton, Illinois
The owners of this Victorian-era estate say it’s still visited by the spirits of long-gone residents.
East St. Louis, Illinois
An abandoned meat mecca now serves as an excellent locale for urban exploration.
Alton, Illinois
A mythical bird etched into the face of a rock doubles as the mascot for a nearby school.
St. Louis, Missouri
The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.
St. Louis, Missouri
Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.
St. Louis, Missouri
Speak to a companion on the other side of the room loud and clear through this architectural anomaly.
St. Louis, Missouri
Odd castle-like structures for collecting water sticking out of the Mississippi River.
St. Louis, Missouri
One of few surviving standpipe water towers in the U.S.
St. Louis, Missouri
The eccentric and colorful pavilions of Tower Grove park are a beloved and overlooked symbol.
St. Louis, Missouri
A late sculptor's last project was to turn this abandoned cement factory into a castle-themed amusement park.
St. Louis, Missouri
What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.
St. Louis, Missouri
What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.
St. Louis, Missouri
This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.
University City, Missouri
A commemoration of over 150 of St. Louis's favorite sons and daughters.
Quarry Township, Illinois
A blufftop prairie and limestone cliff with 30-mile views across two great rivers and prime bald eagle territory.
St. Louis, Missouri
The Magic House provides a beautiful and creative environment for curious youngsters to get their knowledge on.
St. Charles, Missouri
Entombed in this strange, white stone hill are the deadly remains of radioactive weapons production.
Saint Charles, Missouri
A frog crossed this road, but whether it made it to the other side remains a mystery.