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

An abandoned town is hidden in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

This historic train station has been converted to a locomotive themed hotel.

Visit this playground of waterfalls, caves and sinkholes.

Enormous lake at the bottom of a unique cave system.

At the center of this cemetery stands a 2,000-year-old burial mound of the Adena culture.

Learn about the history and craftsmanship of carousels inside this museum located in a former post office.

A tribute to one of the most famous cowboys on TV, and the consumerism that fueled his popularity.

The permanent home of Elektro, the celebrity automaton of the 1939 World's Fair.

A unique home built by Andrew Jackson Caldwell that also served as a military hospital.

This bridge was constructed from the remains of the first Ferris wheel.

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

The failure of one component toppled this entire bridge during rush hour.

The 40-year-old machine serves soda quicker than you can catch it for a mere 75 cents a pop.

Rare recess caves fill this unbelievably beautiful Ohio park.

The mysterious white squirrels of this Illinois city are treated like sacred cows.

The world's largest collection of the world's largest objects is in one small Illinois town.

A former 19th-century tavern, famous for its peach brandy and honey concoction.

Even with only two residents and one building, this tiny Illinois town is famous for its burgers.

Georges Seurat’s pointillist masterpiece has been recreated in Ohio in topiary form.

An opulent testament to the boom-and-bust history of industry in north central Indiana.

Along this stretch of Indiana roadway resides a giant insect composed entirely of scrap metal.

The farm where one of America's greatest leaders was raised is now a well-appointed landmark.

Both funky and traditional, it's the oldest of its kind in Indiana.