Dramatic river bend surrounds a natural red-rocked pedestal.

Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.

While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.

400 million-year old limestone caverns nestled in the Ozarks served as shelter and a hideout for cultures throughout North American history.

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

The empty tomb that houses the memories of Roy Bertelli's revenge.

The poet’s boyhood home is now dedicated to celebrating his life and legacy.

Giant works of art interspersed throughout meadows and woodlands offer a new discovery at every turn.

The Magic House provides a beautiful and creative environment for curious youngsters to get their knowledge on.

What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Built in 1869, this now-retired structure looks more like a medieval fortress than a county lock-up.

This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.

University City's quirkiest resident lives in a park named after its first.

This is not your typical jungle gym.

What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.

The eccentric and colorful pavilions of Tower Grove park are a beloved and overlooked symbol. 

A chessmaster's dream destination.

One of few surviving standpipe water towers in the U.S.

A historic house in St. Louis was plagued by a series of suicides committed by family members involved in a successful brewery.

This spot in St. Louis, marked with a simple sign, has seen more pro baseball than just about anywhere else in the world.

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

The first rural cemetery west of the Mississippi is home to the elaborate tombs of St. Louis' local beer barons.

This mausoleum is the final resting place of one of St. Louis's richest and most tragic families.

One of the world's earliest skyscrapers.