Dilapidated Mayan-themed ballroom was one of Detroit's most popular venues through the 40s.

This historical air terminal in Houston is slowly becoming an aviation museum dedicated to the city's aeronautical history.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

Knoxville’s architectural icon was the symbol of the 1982 World’s Fair, even catching the googly eye of Bart Simpson.

A remarkable time capsule of American manufacturing deep in Maryland coal country.

An almost life-sized elephant named Ms. Ellie greets visitors at this jumbo-themed museum.

The only building in Louisville (hopefully) that contains two ancient holy skeletons.

This Italianate Villa-style castle is pretty to look at, just keep off the private property.

Scary metal statues adorn some of the signature buildings of Burlington, Vermont.

This quiet park's strange sedimentary spires were named after Kodak's color film.

The multinational Burger King chain is banned from operating within 20 miles of a family restaurant filed under the same name.

A little lighthouse in New York City, surrounded by mysterious stories of insanity-driven construction.

Turnip-shaped island just off the Michigan shore in Lake Huron.

This freshwater spring fills with 10,000 gallons of water per minute.

This protected area in Lake Huron contains some of the world’s best-preserved shipwrecks.

This stunning Connecticut mansion is actually just a one-room-deep hoax.

The evolution of recreational vehicles and motorhomes is on display in the “RV capital of the world."

Despite being stolen multiple times, this civic electrician's street corner Snoopy won't be stopped.

The largest burial mound in the United States holds the remains of prehistoric West Virginians.

Oh, just a motel on the edge of the desert decorated with thousands of clowns conveniently located next to an abandoned graveyard.

There's nothing creepier than a cemetery next to a clown motel.

There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.

This shrine to McDonalds' most iconic sandwich holds a 14-foot tall burger.

During the 19th century, you could pay for violence off a prix fixe menu on this Manhattan street.