A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.

An almost life-sized elephant named Ms. Ellie greets visitors at this jumbo-themed museum.

These beautiful objects represent beautiful ideas.

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

A giant open-air sculpture made of over 200 full-sized boats.

Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

A cavernous three-story, 43,800-square-foot basement that was forgotten about for 60 years.

The mysterious white squirrels of this Illinois city are treated like sacred cows.

For over 100 years, this Indiana town has had a tree growing out the top of the local courthouse.

Public outcry led to this bridge's unique character which celebrates a giant frog battle and also sewing.

Everything you always wanted to know about borates is here.

Gold Rush ship-turned-hotel buried underneath San Francisco's financial district.

Built by the inventor of the radio, this abandoned hotel has housed early radio employees, military men, and a dangerous cult.

This long line of cement defensive wedges is named after the famous chocolate bar for obvious reasons.

A restaurant on Staten Island showcases a different grandmother’s cooking every night.

A mistaken marker makes an erroneous claim along the historic Old Divide Road.