Memphis, Tennessee
The Jungle Room at Graceland
Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.
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Memphis, Tennessee
Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.
Memphis, Tennessee
This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.
Townsend, Tennessee
Mile-long cave system near Great Smoky Mountains.
Memphis, Tennessee
Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.
Sevierville, Tennessee
Wild lights and sound effects turn a walk through some caves into an eye-popping 1960s tourist attraction.
Des Plaines, Illinois
Despite its name, this fast food museum is actually a replica of the ninth McDonald's store.
Chicago, Illinois
The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.
Chicago, Illinois
This shop for all your super spy needs hides an educational secret.
Chester, Illinois
A museum and gift shop in a small Illinois town commemorates the work of E.C. Segar and the local figures on whom he based his characters.
Chicago, Illinois
In 2004, a Dave Matthews Band tour bus dumped 800 pounds of waste off a bridge and onto an unsuspecting tour boat below.
Springfield, Illinois
The empty tomb that houses the memories of Roy Bertelli's revenge.
Chicago, Illinois
Kwanu'sila the Thunderbird has been silently watching over Chicago for more than 100 years (kind of).
Woodstock, Illinois
See where Bill Murray kidnapped a hapless Punxsutawney Phil.
Melrose Park, Illinois
The sign to a demolished amusement park now stands in front of a local library.
Lincoln, Illinois
The world's largest covered wagon is piloted by a giant Lincoln lawyer.
Effingham, Illinois
Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.
Chicago, Illinois
Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.
Springfield, Illinois
The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.
Chicago, Illinois
A journey begins with a single step, and for many, the road-trip of a lifetime started at this Chicago intersection.
Chicago, Illinois
These chunky stone towers out in Lake Michigan are the key to Chicago’s drinking water.
Chicago, Illinois
A 400-foot-tall tall map of Chicago makes this once-ignored building stand out.
Chicago, Illinois
A goddess-topped water fountain in Chicago was created thanks to the dreams of a thirsty newsboy.
Chicago, Illinois
Designed by Alfred Caldwel, this landscape showcases his vision of a native garden.
Chicago, Illinois
Partially submerged Buddha heads freckle Chicago’s neighborhoods.