At the largest railway museum in the United States, you can see everything from an early steam engine to a functioning Thomas the Tank Engine.

The hometown of Popeye's creator is littered with a growing collection of granite cartoon characters.

The history of funerals and funerary customs.

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

A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.

This architectural stunner is one of the few surviving Egyptian Revival theaters in the U.S.

For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.

The oldest house in Galena, Illinois, now is a reminder of when this city was the world's lead mining capital.

The only place in America where anyone who wants can shovel coal aboard an antique train.

This lush 12-acre site was once named the finest Japanese garden in North America.

This small-town opera house has appeared much more in national culture and history than its charming setting might suggest.