A lighthouse on this West Virginia lake started as a joke, then the forces of nature helped make it a reality.

A monument marks the location of the first successful steamboat demonstration.

This abandoned train tunnel has been the subject of countless ghost stories for years.

Once connected to the outside world by a single train track, this ghost town is looked after by the National Park Service.

While filling up your gas tank in eastern Kentucky, you just might stumble into this collection of country music memorabilia.

An equine tribute in a charming Southern city that calls itself "The Horse Capital of the World."

After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.

A pharmacy built in the shape of a mortar and pestle, now resembles a fancy cocktail.

A full-scale replica of a 1774 colonial settlement in Kentucky.

A 70,000-square-foot institution dedicated to a very literal, creationist perspective on the Book of Genesis.

Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.

A theme park featuring a replica of Noah's Ark built to the measurements specified in the Bible.

The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

Moonbows over Kentucky.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

The world's longest known cave system.