A sparse, solitary sequoia still stands as a living tribute to the famous conservationist who planted it—but it's dying.

This lovely tree was a thank you gift from the man known as "Public Enemy No.1."

For over 100 years, this Indiana town has had a tree growing out the top of the local courthouse.

The rooster who crossed the road lives on forever in Takoma Park, Maryland.

A local prank turned town icon.

19th century pendulum and a clock restored by a rogue group of guerilla artists.

A towering bronze statue memorializes the founding father of postwar American conservatism.

The historic “pink house on the hill” is an architectural gem that now serves as a center for water conservation.

This small, unassuming street is now a canvas for color and creativity.

The unusual burial monument of Arizona's first governor.

Founded by members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, this one-room joint's James Beard–winning fry bread is light as a cloud.

A geological mystery on Camelback Mountain.

The first permanent memorial to a unique secret weapon of World War II.

The massive, incredibly rare instrument is over 11 feet tall with a range so deep it goes lower than humans can hear.

Open since 1938, this diner has kept its fountain, malt machine, and all the gum that greasers left beneath its counter.

A mysterious "wedding cake" castle in the middle of the urban desert.

This rustic cabin, outfitted with gun slits, was once home to John D. Tewksbury, patriarch of the bloodiest family feud in American history.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

The final resting place of the great escape artist, where some still gather to wait for his escape from death.

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

The stone marker that Mason and Dixon placed at the eastern end of the famous north-south border they surveyed.

This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form what appears to be a perfect circle.

Roses and other fascinating flora fill this garden built to commemorate Britain's immortal Bard.

This abandoned boat was left in place thanks to its rotting beauty.