This New Orleans statue of a portly figure in a goofy hat pays homage to a classic of satirical literature.

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

The remains of the dam that unleashed a 15-foot wall of water on Denver.

Giant origami sculptures tucked into desert scenery beckon passers-by to explore further.

A bypass decorated with large wooden troll carvings.

This pebble beach is so beautiful that taking its rocks is against the law.

Vikings and Evangelicals have both had a hand in this replica medieval church.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

A large circus museum with summer performances.

"Iron Age" creatures fill this huckster's rusted metal sculpture garden.

This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.

This cave holds a surprisingly colorful variety of geological oddities.

One of the longest water bridges in the world was built over a supposedly haunted swamp in Louisiana.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.

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.

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.

100-year-old shipwreck you can walk up to at low tide.

The magic's in the hole!