The third tallest lighthouse in America once guided author Stephen Crane to safety.

A replica of one of the more than 15,000 civilian lookout towers that lined the U.S. coast during World War II.

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

A kitschy, creepy St. Louis mainstay.

Four, 18-foot-tall badminton shuttlecocks lie scattered about the lawn of a Kansas City museum.

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

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

The world's largest man-made underground caverns offer unparalleled underwater wonders.

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

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

This 1854 courthouse along the Mississippi River has a storied history.

A giant lumpy candle serves as a beacon for this highly scented pit stop.

Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.

Buy a token from the liquor store and you can make this beast spew flames on command.

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

The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.

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

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

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

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

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

This is not your typical jungle gym.

This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.