Rapid City, South Dakota
Cosmos Mystery Area
A place where the laws of nature seem to have gone completely berserk... but of course haven't.
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Midland, South Dakota
Skeleton Man Walking Skeleton Dinosaur
Just a man taking his prehistoric pet for a stroll.
Wendover, Utah
Metaphor: The Tree of Utah
A 90-foot-tall psychedelic "tree" on the side of the highway has baffled passersby for decades.
Seligman, Arizona
Delgadillo's Snow Cap Drive-In
A classic Route 66 landmark that was built with scrap lumber and is held together with kitsch and puns.
Henderson, Nevada
Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden
Nevada's largest cactus collection stands outside a candy mogul's small factory.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Flamingo Habitat
An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Bellagio Patisserie Chocolate Fountain
Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood Sign
Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.
Hastings, Nebraska
The Hastings Museum Kool-Aid Exhibit
The home for all things Kool-Aid offers everything except a chance to actually enjoy the drink.
Wall, South Dakota
Wall Drug
The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.
Montrose, South Dakota
Porter Sculpture Park
A roadside collection of over-sized iron creations that are a bit more macabre than most.
Kearney, Nebraska
The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument
A museum chronicling pioneer life constructed over Interstate 80.
Omaha, Nebraska
Infield at the Zoo
A miniature baseball stadium honoring Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium, home of the College World Series from 1950-2010.
Custer, South Dakota
Crazy Horse Memorial
The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.
Nashville, Tennessee
Concrete Parthenon
This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.
New York, New York
6 1/2 Avenue: Manhattan’s Secret Street
Tucked away amidst some of the most famous addresses in the world is New York’s only fraction of a street.
New York, New York
The Real Winnie the Pooh & Pals
The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Ruby Falls
The mysterious wonder of an underground waterfall is illuminated by multicolored lights.
New York, New York
Alice in Wonderland Statue
This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.
Bryce, Utah
Bryce Canyon
Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."
Devils Tower, Wyoming
Devils Tower
The first declared National Monument in the United States.
New York, New York
The 'Ghostbusters' Firehouse
Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.
Spring Green, Wisconsin
House on the Rock
A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.
York, Nebraska
Lee's Legendary Marbles & Collectables
Visitors to this museum will uncover a whimsical collection of marbles from across time.
