143 feet of leaping muskie whose mouth can be used as a wedding venue.

Once known as the Illinois Asylum for the Incurable Insane.

The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

The first declared National Monument in the United States.

South Dakota's oldest operating brewery is housed inside a historic firehouse.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.

This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.

Quirky water tower advertises the long-gone Brooks Tomato Products Co.

Once one of the world's great cities, Cahokia was a place of religious worship, trade and mass human sacrifice before being mysteriously abandoned.

A mythical bird etched into the face of a rock doubles as the mascot for a nearby school.

This is not your typical jungle gym.

What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.

The Magic House provides a beautiful and creative environment for curious youngsters to get their knowledge on.

400 million-year old limestone caverns nestled in the Ozarks served as shelter and a hideout for cultures throughout North American history.

This former small town was destroyed not by the motor oil it sprayed the ground with but by the toxic waste that was added.

Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.

Abraham Lincoln's likeness rests at the top of this giant totem pole.

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

The park that the Chicago Stockyards built.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.