The empty tomb that houses the memories of Roy Bertelli's revenge.

The world's largest covered wagon is piloted by a giant Lincoln lawyer.

An abandoned observatory in the middle of the Illinois prairie.

The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.

This historic Illinois "Muffler Man" has been converted from axe-touting lumberjack to rocket-wielding space ace.

One of the first historical sites of an alternative universe was installed in the town of Paris, Illinois—which is now home to an annual spelling bee of Kcymaerxthaereal words.

Today this bizarre rooftop phone booth seems like a piece of kitsch but it was once used to spot disastrous storms.

This lagomorph-obsessed Route 66 emporium is home to a giant jackrabbit that sits in a bunny graveyard.

The multinational Burger King chain is banned from operating within 20 miles of a family restaurant filed under the same name.

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

A small abandoned and abused cemetery that has become a magnet for ghost hunters.

The legacy of an unsolved, gruesome murder rests beneath the spans of this historic bridge.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

This former Union fort commands a fine view of downtown Cape Girardeau and the Mississippi River.

This 1854 courthouse along the Mississippi River has a storied history.

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

This spot in St. Louis, marked with a simple sign, has seen more pro baseball than just about anywhere else in the world.

The obelisk meant to mark the founding father's grave at Monticello is actually on the University of Missouri campus.

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

When he found his hometown was no more, Lowell Davis decided to recreate a "new" ghost town from scratch.

An adorably sweet display of sculpted Precious Moments figurines.

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