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

Walk up a ramp through a forest for panoramic views of Lake Michigan.

This 4,000-foot-diameter hole is touted as "the most well known, best preserved meteorite crater on Earth."

This Arizona observatory is famous for investigations into Martian life, and as the place humans first spotted Pluto.

The home for all things Kool-Aid offers everything except a chance to actually enjoy the drink.

This historic railroad hotel built from Kansas limestone was once the most popular hotels for traveling salesmen in the midwest.

One of the largest, oldest, darkest, quietest motel rooms in the world.

The history of the treatment of mental illness, illustrated in all its gory detail, and housed in an asylum.

Also known as the Cathedral of the Plains, this church holds the distinction of being one of the "8 Wonders of Kansas."

An abandoned castle owned and ignored by Masons carries a cursed history.

A subterranean haunt where wine and homemade biscottis are always on the menu.

A museum dedicated to man's boldest venture.

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

One woman's UFO-themed campground, complete with self-built energy vortexes, UFO-themed weddings, and magic bushes.

This massive crater in the middle of nowhere was used to train astronauts for moon landings.

The world's largest collection of porcelain "veilleuses-theiere," or night light teapots, includes four that belonged to Napoleon.

A curious whirlpool formation supposedly capable of entangling or engulfing branches, tree trunks, or whole rafts full of hapless tourists.

An impressive collection is dedicated to the legendary beast.

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

A celebration of the animation wizard's childhood home and antique railroad memorabilia collection.

This once rural mansion now sits in the heart of the city.

One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.

A museum dedicated to the mysterious cryptid.

An absolutely beautiful 200-foot stained glass installation traces the evolution of knowledge.