A steeple that now houses a small church.

During World War II this was the site of an "honor camp" used as a prison for draft dodgers, Native American conscientious objectors, and Japanese-Americans—including a man who brought his case against the camp to the Supreme Court.

The state bird of New Mexico, constructed entirely out of garbage.

The oldest standing structure in downtown San Diego.

One Confederate statue that accurately reflects the ugliness of its subject.

For decades these polar bears have roamed all around a Nashville neighborhood.

A heartwarming message to those entering and departing Music City from above.

This church houses the “incorrupt” body of its founding Bishop.

The alley connecting two of country music’s most historic venues has a rich history of its own.

The site of the one of the most deadly train wrecks in American history.

This popular park is home to a sea serpent sculpture that now overshadows the twisted history of its creation.

The grave of America's 11th president is not in some grand monument but instead it's hidden away on the grounds of the Tennessee Capital.

This quirky local sculpture is quite literally a fish out of water.

It may take some time to locate, but it's sure to warm even a heart of stone.

The small cave that housed Tennessee's "first citizen."

Dinosaurs invade a suburban Nashville neighborhood.

This defunct, fortress-like prison has been the setting for several movies.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

A little stop along the Texas highway where Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Dean stayed while shooting the 1955 film "Giant."

With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.

This quirky outpost and gallery inside a former church is an unexpected trove of handcrafted art.

Minimalist modern art on a repurposed military base in rural Texas.

Not everything is bigger in Texas.

This old abandoned sign flickers to announce a motel that isn't even there.