An old spiral fire escape dangles above a public courtyard in Midtown Oklahoma City.

The surprising home of the iconic Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel.

Collection of skeletal systems from the "world's leading supplier of osteological specimens."

Modern technology and live displays tell the story of the Pacific during WWII for the Internet generation.

An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.

This soda factory is one of the last in America to use real cane sugar despite the protestations of Dr Pepper.

The collection is housed in an exquisite mansion that makes you feel like you've been transported to an Italian villa.

A former chicken restaurant that doubled as a speakeasy is now a quirky home full of wonderfully strange traditions.

The fifth tallest statue in the United States is a shirtless monument to the oil worker.

One of the best examples of Art Deco architecture in the United States.

A half-size replica of the World Trade Center towers above Tulsa.

An acoustic anomaly with a mysterious cause.

This unusually circular centenarian barn became a Route 66 icon.

Sid Vicious famously punched a hole in the wall of this iconic music venue.

The remains of an early 1900s dude ranch that operated until the 1970s.

This razorback ridgeline has doubled as a scenic drive since the early 1900s.

At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

When ecosystems collide in the arid Southwest.

Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.