This New Orleans statue of a portly figure in a goofy hat pays homage to a classic of satirical literature.

The stone labyrinth in this New Orleans city park was laid to symbolize healing in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

This knobby, drooping New Orleans oak is a favorite place both for climbing and for meeting giraffes.

One of many reminders of Tesla's scientific contributions overlooks the falls which inspired him.

An elaborate memorial to a man local legend says died of a broken heart.

The seat of Buffalo government is a gorgeous Art Deco palace.

This unique crypt designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for his longtime friend was not completed in either man's lifetime.

The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.

Unique tower has outlasted a takeover of the company.

It took more than 20 years and a sharp eye for one man to assemble this quirky collection.

A monument to a Native American leader who was known for never breaking a promise and met his end after signing a deal with white settlers.

A miniature world of concrete and stone in Springfield, Ohio.

A retrofuturistic art installation in the Pittsburgh Airport.

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

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

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

This abstract sculpture is rumored to cast a hammer-and-sickle shadow once a year.

Each of these gorgeous, intricately decorated rooms is painstakingly crafted to the scale of 1 inch: 1 foot.

An unassuming 13-acre park is home to over 12,000 roses.

This whimsical campus lawn is dotted with large sculpted numbers and hidden mathematical formulas.

This recycled wax museum may be the only one that features John Travolta in a Bible scene.

Prison made famous by The Shawshank Redemption has been out of commission since 1990.

The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.

A model of a dinosaur that was named for Andrew Carnegie stands outside the museum that also bears his name.