A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

This funicular railway rumbles along for a mile up the nearly vertical face of Chattanooga’s Lookout Mountain.

The mysterious wonder of an underground waterfall is illuminated by multicolored lights.

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

The farm where one of America's greatest leaders was raised is now a well-appointed landmark.

This erect, phallic geological spire wasn't always named so domestically.

The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.

Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

The original Garfield station is the oldest station facility on the "L", with the station house dating from 1892.

While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.

Tour the luxe "glass cage" that inspired and unnerved the architecture world upon its debut.

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."

Almost half-way between the Equator and North Pole.

These ruins of a pre-Columbian cliff village are among the most beautiful and well preserved in New Mexico.

Air Force Academy Chapel made of 100 identical tetrahedrons works to inspire those of all religions.

While most of the games in this arcade take quarters, that would have been a small fortune when they were made.

These faux-cliff dwellings allow visitors to climb around on a replica archaeological site.

Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.

What happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100-year-old copyright.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.

Introducing the Green Fairy to her fawning masses.