A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

The remnants of the fortress that saved Georgia from the Spanish still stand guard on their swampy island.

FDR hoped to find a cure for polio in this Georgia town's warm springs.

Carved faces add a touch of magic to this island's impressive oak trees.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

Constant erosion has created a surreal landscape of bleached and preserved fallen trees.

The walls of America's oldest masonry fort famously "swallowed" cannonballs.

An 18th-century Spanish watchtower made entirely of seashell and concrete.

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.

Southern California’s Theme Park Beginnings.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

A glimpse into the lives of the the Miwok and Paiute people in Yosemite National Park.

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

Standing in a state of "arrested decay," this ghost town allows for a detailed peek into Gold Rush life in an unusually harsh climate.

This massive redwood tree has a hole in the base big enough to drive through.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Some 10,000 works of ancient rock art cover these volcanic basalt outcrops near the Gila River.

The world's only teal arches exist in a city that cares more about its aesthetic than an Instagram influencer.