The former home of the hard partying literary power couple is now one of the only museums devoted to their story.

A unique work of outsider art sourced from scrap metals and signifies conservation.

A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.

Where the author wrote her beloved "Little House" books.

The first declared National Monument in the United States.

Once used as a deterrent to drinking alcohol.

This rare triple-jurisdiction drawbridge passes through Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

This bug-eyed water wheel uses the power of the Sun to clean up Baltimore Harbor.

The land is home to swimming ponies and a legendary 18th-century treasure.

This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.

One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.

A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.

Fuel your honky-tonking with this venue's unbeatable “Recession Special.”

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.

This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

Closed for decades, this strange symbol of Japan's Expo '70 has finally opened its psychedelic insides to the public.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.