The first car-centric shopping plaza in the U.S. brought a little bit of Spain to downtown Kansas City.

Four, 18-foot-tall badminton shuttlecocks lie scattered about the lawn of a Kansas City museum.

This recently restored timepiece has stood all around Kansas City.

Community bookshelf of 25-foot-tall book spines.

This monumental Jesus is often referred to as "Our Milk Carton With Arms."

This haunted hotel built on natural springs once served as a hospital for a quack doctor promising a cure for cancer.

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

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

Often referred to as the largest spring in America.

An unexpected but incredible collection of wildlife dioramas spanning rainforests, swamps, forests, and plains.

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

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

This pristinely abandoned filling station on the edge of a graveyard is populated solely by unsettling mannequins.

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

This Mediterranean castle was built for a millionaire and his giant dog.

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

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

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.

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

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

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

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

A historic, scenic mill that was forced to close due to overlogging.