This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction.

This museum celebrating the almighty dollar lets visitors literally stand in the shadow of a million bucks.

The world's only known button museum.

A circle of giant painted vases in the former pottery capital of the United States.

A record-size collection of wild-haired troll dolls tells the story of the mythical creature's roots in Scandinavian folklore.

A bronze of the man in all his sinewy glory celebrates his longtime connection to the Ohio city.

The inventor of a number of hybrid corn species is immortalized with a field of giant corn.

This collection of Japanese luck idols beckons visitors with over 2,000 waving paws.

Where beautiful signs live on forever.

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

Like Stonehenge, but with boats and oodles more charm.

Go take a picture with the inventor of the daguerreotype photographic process.

There's a 12-foot-tall replica of the Washington Monument hidden under a manhole nearby.

This semi-secret garden in south Seattle emulates a traditional Japanese garden using the plants of the Pacific Northwest.

The highest point in Maryland is only accessible by hiking through another state.

Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.

The little-known final resting place of one of America's greatest writers.

A plaque immortalizes the spot where the early American spy said his famous last words: "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

This outpost of America's most popular fast-food restaurant is housed inside a palatial mansion.

The notorious headquarters of a corrupt political machine.

More gold than anywhere else, ever.

A stunning, two-tiered waterfall made famous by poets, artists and the legend of a ghost dog.

New York City's smallest piece of private property.

This collection of odd proofs of concept is like taking a walk through the imagination of a Victorian engineer.