The discovery site of the "Capitalsaurus," the official dinosaur of Washington, D.C.

The famous Beatle secretly visited this Illinois town several times to visit his sister.

River pirates, murderous bandits, and serial killers used this Illinois cave as their debauched hideout.

Even with its slightly risible name this colossal cross is still able to inspire awe.

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

This former Union fort commands a fine view of downtown Cape Girardeau and the Mississippi River.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

The lowest point in the state of Illinois, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

A once-booming Mississippi River town with a history of racial violence is now eerie and mostly abandoned.

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

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

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

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

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

A technicolor place of worship for Elevationists.