This museum in the woods evokes the work and lives of Michigan's 19-century lumberjacks.

One of the largest crucifixes in the world stands 55 feet tall in a secluded, wooded area of northern Michigan.

This scenic overlook commemorates the tragic death of a soon-to-be-married lumberjack.

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

River pirates, murderous bandits, and serial killers used this Illinois cave as their debauched hideout.

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

A wonderful collection of all things Oz is nestled in the heart of Kansas.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

Gnarled canopies of pink and purple wildflowers arch over the trail to the summit.

The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.

This small exhibit explores the lives of Chang and Eng, the first known conjoined twins.

This North Carolina grave is the final resting place of the world's most famous conjoined twins.

Railroad came. People came. Railroad left. Town died.

A mountaintop space observatory that is certified dark.

This site in Caldwell County is the location where the Cherokee and Catawba are said to have entered a peace treaty.

The birthplace of Appalachia's only first lady, who some have dubbed the United States' "first female president."

One of the oldest Black communities in western North Carolina and one of the largest Black Mennonite congregations in the country.

The highest point in Virginia can only be reached by passing through ponies and flowers.

Though it may look like it’s missing its outer shell, this skeletal cast-iron tower was built to withstand wind and waves.

Florida might be at its most surreal in this museum devoted to the famed Spanish artist.

This schoolhouse for Black American children is one of the oldest remaining in southeastern Ohio.

A favorite of Amelia Earhart, ranking among those rare bridges that can be crossed without changing sides of the river.

A circle of giant painted vases in the former pottery capital of the United States.

The childhood home of one of Ohio's favorite sons, pilot and war hero Eddie Rickenbacker.