Giant works of art interspersed throughout meadows and woodlands offer a new discovery at every turn.

This mosaic-covered bar is brimming with curated curios.

One of few surviving standpipe water towers in the U.S.

A creepy sculpture of a decapitated head invites viewers to see St. Louis through its empty eyes.

Speak to a companion on the other side of the room loud and clear through this architectural anomaly.

What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.

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

The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.

A chessmaster's dream destination.

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.

Cemetery featuring rare glass-fronted columbarium.

A maritime museum holding the remains of Blackbeard's pirate ship.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.

Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.

This cave holds a surprisingly colorful variety of geological oddities.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

This monolithic statue was erected in honor of Chief Black Hawk (even if it wasn't made to look like him).

The city of Rockford, Illinois is symbolically protected by a quartet of fittingly stony sentinels.

This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.

This is not your typical jungle gym.