Oversized statues are just the tip of this nostalgic Americana roadside attraction.

Entombed in this strange, white stone hill are the deadly remains of radioactive weapons production.

This life-size bronze statue remembers the tallest recorded human in his Illinois hometown.

A mythical bird etched into the face of a rock doubles as the mascot for a nearby school.

Quirky water tower advertises the long-gone Brooks Tomato Products Co.

Giant works of art interspersed throughout meadows and woodlands offer a new discovery at every turn.

Fresh wooden posts have been added to ancient holes to recreate a primitive henge clock.

Once one of the world's great cities, Cahokia was a place of religious worship, trade and mass human sacrifice before being mysteriously abandoned.

The eccentric and colorful pavilions of Tower Grove park are a beloved and overlooked symbol. 

One of the world's earliest skyscrapers.

This mausoleum is the final resting place of one of St. Louis's richest and most tragic families.

This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.

One of few surviving standpipe water towers in the U.S.

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

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

The Magic House provides a beautiful and creative environment for curious youngsters to get their knowledge on.

The first rural cemetery west of the Mississippi is home to the elaborate tombs of St. Louis' local beer barons.

A chessmaster's dream destination.

A kitschy, creepy St. Louis mainstay.

A big museum full of little worlds.

What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.

This is not your typical jungle gym.

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

This mosaic-covered bar is brimming with curated curios.