The remains of an idyllic small town built for the film 'Big Fish' still stand around a rundown main street.

The last intact steam engine factory in the United States.

A decaying building marks the site associated with Emmett Till's brutal 1955 murder, which helped sparking the civil rights movement.

This largely forgotten piece of Cold War history stands hidden in the woods just north of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

The highest point in Mississippi is a hilltop that was once used to bombard a nearby town with artillery.

A preserved stretch of ancient fossilized trees with an impressive gem collection to boot.

In Paradise Cemetery resides a mysterious headstone with a strange inscription.

This mountain tram provides stunning views while hanging from a single, steel thread.

A starship has landed in Texas, a welcome break for weary travelers from a drab stretch of I-35.

An exquisite grouping of structures made from 10 tons of invasive saplings.

A Texas-sized particle collider that was abandoned due to its Texas-sized budget.

This failed condo development was reborn as a street art hub.

This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.

An amazing stag sculpture constructed entirely of discarded materials.

Victims of the Webster Massacre are buried here in a mass grave.

The mansion-like building is packed with Texas pride.

Its collection is a sweet reminder of the shuttered factory.

With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.

This small museum tells the story of Fort Worth's first and largest superstore.

This gas station offers wine tastings and craft beer.

This hollowed salt dome is the largest oil storage facility in the world, hoarding 250 million barrels of crude oil.

A historic, century-old house plopped along the perimeter of Houston's ballpark.

A local museum honors Wheeler native Alan Bean, the fourth man to walk on the moon.

A curious cone-shaped structure made of wire and covered with antlers.