The tallest monument in a historic New Orleans cemetery was prompted by romance and dash of pettiness.

A series of silhouettes that recall the great cattle drives of the 19th-century.

A collection of beautiful crystals shaped like freshly plucked roses.

The future of roadside attractions is this sci-fi soda mecca that is home to a 66-foot tall neon pop bottle.

Collection of skeletal systems from the "world's leading supplier of osteological specimens."

The largest cattle market on earth holds live auctions open to the public every week.

This giant mimetic milk bottle has encouraged Route 66 travelers to choose dairy since 1948.

Pensacola's UFO home has withstood many hurricanes—just as the experimental 1960s design intended.

Once known as the Illinois Asylum for the Incurable Insane.

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

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

The history of funerals and funerary customs.

Even with its slightly risible name this colossal cross is still able to inspire awe.

This monolithic statue was erected in honor of Chief Black Hawk (even if it wasn't made to look like him).

A theme park attraction designed to turn your children into LARPers.

Three playfully immersive mini golf courses let you travel alongside your ball to the cup at this facility, which has been around since the 1950s.

A bypass decorated with large wooden troll carvings.

One of the last surviving C-97s sits in a field in front of a Wisconsin inn.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

A wonderland of caves in eastern Iowa.

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.

This long unused shot tower on the Mississippi remains a point of pride for a small city in Iowa.

For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.

A pop-culture attraction outside of Dyersville, Iowa, hits a home run.