A rugged lava field dotted with molds of the ancient pines that were growing when the volcano erupted.

The ancient past meets the retro-future at these dinosaur tracks that are protected by a geodesic dome.

The remains of a World War II munitions factory still haunt the fields of this Twin Cities suburb.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

Home to the Amorphophallus titanum "Corpse Flower," which is among the largest flowers in the world and also smells powerfully of rotting flesh when in bloom.

This picturesque cliffside beacon no longer calls to sailors but shines once a year in honor of a famous shipwreck.

This posh mansion began as a family's estate and ended as the site of a murder ripped from the pages of a pulp novel.

Two hula hoops appeared on the tree after a storm, and the collection kept growing.

The notorious couple camped at this site after a bloody shootout with police.

Lured here by the promise of tens of thousands in gold, Jesse James started a quintessentially American trend of robbing trains in-motion.

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

Florence’s mother built a stairway down to her daughter’s coffin so she could comfort her during storms.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.

The only place in America where anyone who wants can shovel coal aboard an antique train.

A warning to the weak-kneed: This narrow bridge does its swinging eight stories high.

Final resting place of two dozen New York City harbor ships.

The creek where a shark wreaked terror upon New Jersey, and served as the inspiration for "Jaws."

The rusting remains are visible sticking out of the waters of the Delaware Bay.

World War II bunker still standing on the New Jersey beach.

The site of one of history's most indelible and horrific tragedies.

A collection of haunted artifacts chronicles the career of the world's most famous paranormal investigators.

The final resting place of the great escape artist, where some still gather to wait for his escape from death.