An adorably sweet display of sculpted Precious Moments figurines.

A kitschy, creepy St. Louis mainstay.

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

Since 1947, this living history museum has been providing an immersive look at life in Plymouth Colony.

Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

You thought Santa Claus didn't exist, but it turns out you were wrong.

You were once able to challenge a chicken to tic-tac-toe at this park, which is now converted into the Aikman Wildlife Adventure.

This abandoned Abraham Lincoln statue has also earned the honorary of "World's Ugliest."

The park that the Chicago Stockyards built.

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

Chicago's Navy Pier on Lake Michigan was a training hub for aircraft carrier pilots during WWII.

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

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

This folk art wall claims to be the world's one and only memorial to the bygone age of hippies.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

In the loving memory of a tragically deceased role-player this Illinois park is decked out with both dungeons and dragons.

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

Oversized statues are just the tip of this nostalgic Americana roadside attraction.

Even with only two residents and one building, this tiny Illinois town is famous for its burgers.

The world's largest collection of the world's largest objects is in one small Illinois town.

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

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