A sculpture of a giant man escaping from the depths of the Earth.

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

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

The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.

Hundreds of graffiti artists have decorated this flood-wall on the west bank of the Mississippi River.

A creepy sculpture of a decapitated head invites viewers to see St. Louis through its empty eyes.

This granite rock face is named for the magnificent reflection that occurs when the sun hits it just right.

This winding road of 318 curves is a must-visit for (careful) motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.

The world's largest set of the ten commandments lay nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

The site of the Scopes Trial contains a small exhibit dedicated to the famous case.

It may look like no more than a full-scale model, but every part of this full Space Shuttle stack had a working role in aviation history.

Once a bustling cotton factory, this early 20th-century building is now home to a thriving artspace.

One person's lost luggage is another person's treasure.

Follow the steps, and this roadside artwork will teach you how to dance.

This abandoned prison castle has become an imposing gallery of graffiti art.

The oldest operating Mississippi River–style steamboat still navigates the Ohio River.

A local scoured more than 1,000 acres for stone to create his masterpiece.

This grave marks the final resting place of a legendary frontiersman... unless it doesn't.

This huge clock made of flowers and simple machinery was once used a political weapon.

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

The mysterious 855-foot zigzagging stone wall has been baffling people for centuries.

This 1854 courthouse along the Mississippi River has a storied history.

Even with its slightly risible name this colossal cross is still able to inspire awe.

The lowest point in the state of Illinois, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.