One of the few beardless depictions of Lincoln, George Grey Barnard's 1917 was denounced by many—including Lincoln's own son.

An unusual, super-sized grocery adventure awaits in an Ohio suburb.

An art deco ice cream shop covered in vintage train station tiles.

A castle built by an eccentric medieval enthusiast in rural Ohio.

Where beautiful signs live on forever.

A beautiful hidden gem in central West Virginia.

Endless rows of boxes of paper records line the hallways of the archaic federal facility where guns are traced.

A giant time capsule not scheduled to be cored until 2040.

Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.

Take a steam-powered ride straight out of the past on this Appalachian rail line.

Despite its lavish ornamentation, and wholesome lifestyle of its devotees, this mountain commune has faced its share of issues.

A four story, football field-sized, nine-grotto creation made of shells, minerals, and rare stones.

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

Elaborate hand-carved wooden clocks two brothers made in their spare time are on display at this handsome little museum.

The “American Gothic" artist's largest works hang in an Iowa State University library.

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

Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.

The remains of a bustling turn-of-the-century park built to showcase the wonders of electricity.

An eclectic assortment of medieval architecture in a small Iowa town.

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

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

Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.

A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.

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