The only museum in the world dedicated to the history of sprint car racing, next to one of the country's most historic dirt tracks.

The show pony of cave systems, Fantastic Caverns manages to live up to its name.

This statue is an ode to an iconic roadside advertisement popularized during the 1970s.

A mysterious light of unknown origin on the backroads of Missouri.

This historic motel standing at the "crossroads of America" offers a radio in every room and was saved by local protesters.

The Bucyrus-Erie model 1850B electric shovel, or "Big Brutus," the largest existing electric shovel in the world.

Homestead Cemetery hold the remains of the United States' first known professional tattoo artists.

This was the first homestead registered after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act into law.

European castle ruins in an American state park are actually the product of death and grief.

The obelisk meant to mark the founding father's grave at Monticello is actually on the University of Missouri campus.

Tribute to the famous Notre Dame football coach who died in a plane crash.

A diverse, expansive nature preserve in northeastern Kansas.

This majestic tree has survived 400 years of storms, droughts, and floods, and is a beloved natural landmark in Missouri.

This small town bank is very aware of its name thank you very much.

This historic cliffside mansion uses a natural cave for air conditioning.

The only remaining Cold War–era Minuteman II missile control center in Missouri.

The oldest purpose-built cinema still in operation also houses a museum of movie memorabilia.

The quirky collection includes treasures like Elvis' underwear, Bob Barker's toothbrush, and hundreds of sock monkeys.

The oldest bar in Missouri is hidden within a limestone brewery cellar more than 50 feet underground.

The man who was president for only one day and spent most of it asleep.

Why settle for barbecue chips when you can get actual barbecue?

A beloved, quirky little fountain featuring a large frog spitting water at a naked boy.

The famous greeting card maker owns a collection of paintings by the famed surrealist.

Tucked away between two 19th-century buildings, this small shop specializes in the macabre.