The first rural cemetery west of the Mississippi is home to the elaborate tombs of St. Louis' local beer barons.

This wooded grove of beautiful hand-built stone grottos is a hidden gem within a shuttered Franciscan monastery.

This 40-foot fowl marks the so-called "wild goose capital of the world."

Speak to a companion on the other side of the room loud and clear through this architectural anomaly.

The maximum security facility was once thought to have "the bloodiest 47 acres in America."

This is not your typical jungle gym.

A creepy sculpture of a decapitated head invites viewers to see St. Louis through its empty eyes.

At Chicago's revered Field Museum, visitors are invited to learn about and literally explore DNA.

Indiana's shrine to the sport that has become a hallmark of their culture.

A collection of sculptures and trails that appear to change with the seasons.

One of the first schools in the U.S. to admit students without regard to race or gender.

The large rock formation where the Shawnee prophet Tenskwatawa stood and encouraged his warriors during the Battle of Tippecanoe.

This library and museum is dedicated to the life and literature of the Indianapolis native author.

The body of one of the world's most famous outlaws is covered in cement and iron to prevent it from being stolen.

The modern museum honors the achievements of the state's all-star athletes.

The childhood home of a Hollywood legend.

The final resting place of one of the most iconic musicians of the '80s.

A gas station has taken the place of the home of the 19th American President.

Old car parts and assorted materials get turned into one man's mechanical treasures on the side streets of Cleveland.

Inside, ancient treasures. Outside, modern contradictions.

A monument to a Native American leader who was known for never breaking a promise and met his end after signing a deal with white settlers.

An unassuming 13-acre park is home to over 12,000 roses.

The final resting place of the most famous sharpshooter.