One-of-a-kind preserved ruins of an abandoned 1880s church in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.

This surprising gem is a world-class archeological museum hidden at the University of Chicago.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

This lavish abode was once the home of the inventor of "Gorilla Pants."

Stroll around the headstones of notable figures from Knoxville's history, as well as towering monoliths and melancholic headstones.

It's believed the famed author's parents once used this spring to gather water.

The former home of the 11th president of the United States.

Test your mettle against the hottest hot chicken in Nashville.

Before TV meteorologists, there were weather kiosks. This may be the last one in the United States.

This 19th-century building inadvertently preserved the handprints of its builders within its walls.

Buttermilk biscuits so nice, you'll say “yay” twice.

This iconic meat-and-three seasons every dish with ancestral cooking knowledge from South Carolina’s Lowcountry.

A 70-foot replica of the famed Eiffel Tower.

Sip mead from an East Nashville apiary while snacking on barbacoa tacos.

The world's largest version of this iconic puzzle cube is located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

An ode to "The Queen of Appalachia."

Visit a family-run restaurant that has been serving the epitome of soul food for more than seven decades.

The site of the Scopes Trial contains a small exhibit dedicated to the famous case.

A roadside music shop featuring a confounding series of folk art installations.

A fictional Coupe DeVille built by hand and gifted to the Man in Black himself.

A natural sandstone bridge hidden in the Sewanee forest.

One man’s religious convictions led him to build this stone castle meant to withstand an apocalypse.

Over 200 people were buried here with only a small stone to mark their final resting place.

A key producer of charcoal iron in the early 1800s, the structure still stands today.