Indents in the pavement are all that remain from a grisly death machine in Paris.

The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.

A pair of black granite tails dive into a sea of grass in landlocked Vermont.

This shack nestled in a 120-acre forest of maple trees in Mont-Rigaud is a wonderland of sugary syrup.

This throwback amusement park is home to rides and unique storybook figures from the past.

The skyline of Montreal includes the silhouette of an unexpected fruit-shaped Canadian staple.

It would take 35 firetrucks to fill this enormous glacial pothole.

Pennsylvania’s creepiest roadside attraction is a haunting example of roadside kitsch.

Winding country roads in eastern West Virginia lead to an extraordinary place populated by fiberglass giants.

A unique attraction and museum dedicated to exploring iconic roadside structures.

A giant cat slowly prowls the parking lot of Zebulon's car dealerships.

In the parking lot of a fast food restaurant, a statue memorializing a prolific bull elephant.

Once the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this iron railroad bridge was decimated by a tornado.

The system of air guns are fired off remotely to scare any trespassing avians.

"Congress may voluntarily remain in session throughout the summer, in order that our Congressmen may be protected from the intolerable discomforts and dangers of the ordinary outdoor weather!”

A labor of love built by local hang-gliding enthusiasts, this ideal launch spot was outlawed by the authorities and has since been largely abandoned.

A giant time capsule not scheduled to be cored until 2040.

This recreation of a 19th-century dime museum is full of oddities.

An almost life-sized elephant named Ms. Ellie greets visitors at this jumbo-themed museum.

This shale formation along the Appalachian Trail once inspired the third president of the United States.

This general store is more than a century old and home to various oddities and antiques.