A 70,000-square-foot institution dedicated to a very literal, creationist perspective on the Book of Genesis.

A local scoured more than 1,000 acres for stone to create his masterpiece.

The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.

An enormous natural sandstone bridge in Kentucky.

Outstanding collection of 19th century medical instruments includes a life-size figure cast from as many as 200 cadavers.

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

An abandoned theme park with a strange and tumultuous past.

One of the few surviving "Wigwam"-themed motels.

A ship that lived many lives under many names is now known merely as the "Ghost Ship."

The world's longest known cave system.

Prehistoric animals decorate this popular outdoor park.

Moonbows over Kentucky.

This Tennessee manse was built so opulent that the very utilities doomed it to fail.

This structure among the trees was the result of divine inspiration.

This stone incorrectly marks the 35th parallel, causing some territorial kerfuffles.

This improbable contraption was passed down through five generations of industrious Tennesseans.

This mansion turned restaurant was once a pitstop for Al Capone during his travels.

One man has spent decades faithfully constructing this unique brick and cinderblock castle.

This limestone outcropping was once a ceremonial site for ancient Native Americans.

Follow the steps, and this roadside artwork will teach you how to dance.

This tiny 19th-century tunnel was built so a man could move his cows from one field to another.

This museum pays tribute to the Cherokee leader who created a written language for his people.

Over 200 people were buried here with only a small stone to mark their final resting place.

This park contains one of the largest concentrations of cedar glades, a unique and rare ecosystem.