In the St. Francois Mountains in the Ozarks at 1,772 feet above sea level, Taum Sauk Mountain is the highest (and possibly oldest) peak in Missouri.

Giant granite rocks standing end-to-end like a train of circus elephants.

400 million-year old limestone caverns nestled in the Ozarks served as shelter and a hideout for cultures throughout North American history.

Oversized statues are just the tip of this nostalgic Americana roadside attraction.

Entombed in this strange, white stone hill are the deadly remains of radioactive weapons production.

A sculpture of a giant man escaping from the depths of the Earth.

This life-size bronze statue remembers the tallest recorded human in his Illinois hometown.

Quirky water tower advertises the long-gone Brooks Tomato Products Co.

Famous church recognized for both its unique design and disciplined monks that live according to the Benedictine discipline.

This mosaic-covered bar is brimming with curated curios.

A National Historic Landmark with a scenic clock tower and park filled with deer and peacocks, plus a military museum.

Since the 1700s, this old barrel has acted as a post box that relies on the kindness of travelers.

An extensive collection of fine art devoted to man's best friend.

One of few surviving standpipe water towers in the U.S.

What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.

The first rural cemetery west of the Mississippi is home to the elaborate tombs of St. Louis' local beer barons.

The Magic House provides a beautiful and creative environment for curious youngsters to get their knowledge on.

Speak to a companion on the other side of the room loud and clear through this architectural anomaly.

An urban forest overtakes what was the greatest failure of utopic urban housing.

What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.

A creepy sculpture of a decapitated head invites viewers to see St. Louis through its empty eyes.

This is not your typical jungle gym.

A historic house in St. Louis was plagued by a series of suicides committed by family members involved in a successful brewery.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.