A medical facility that has been kept frozen in time.

Dozens of striking Indian symbols cover the second-floor hallways of this rural courthouse.

The nearly 200-year-old building displays a perplexing grammatical error.

The Trappist monk, prophet-poet, and rebel never really got to live out the eremitic life he was seeking.

Prehistoric animals decorate this popular outdoor park.

If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."

Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.

Alongside this Memphis trail are several sculptures that show trail-goers how to relax.

An extensive collection of fine art devoted to man's best friend.

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

This former rail stop in Utah was abandoned, repopulated by some nostalgic friends, and now is home to a single DIY aviator who lives in a hangar.

Jurassic Park—A Still Life.

Giant pinnacles in the sun-scorched lands of Southern Utah have been nicknamed "white ghosts."

This super steep hike ascends 2,000 feet in less than a mile.

There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.

A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas.

One of two identical monuments marking the sites of military training encampments in Peoria, Illinois.

This monolithic statue was erected in honor of Chief Black Hawk (even if it wasn't made to look like him).

A 19th-century horse lover's bequest led to the construction of this unique fountain in Chicago.

A 30-foot man on a penny-farthing bicycle rides along the banks of the Mississippi.

One of the few remaining relics of the meatpacking hub that made Chicago the "hog butcher to the world."

This Mediterranean castle was built for a millionaire and his giant dog.

A goddess-topped water fountain in Chicago was created thanks to the dreams of a thirsty newsboy.

A plaque marks a former safe house on the secret route, now hidden next to a McDonald's.