Each of these gorgeous, intricately decorated rooms is painstakingly crafted to the scale of 1 inch: 1 foot.

First planned industrial community in the United States.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.

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

Visitors can swim with vicious predators in Crocosaurus Cove's plastic daredevil enclosure.

The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.

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

The home used in just a few seconds of film that came to define the setting of a hit sitcom.

A derelict bit of infrastructure from the canal that once ran through D.C. is landlocked in the heart of the city.

There’s a hidden military meme engraved on the World War II Memorial.

The beloved statue at the National Academy of Sciences is oh so inviting to sit on.

A colorful square marks the heart of the city's LGBTQ community.

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

In the loving memory of a tragically deceased role-player this Illinois park is decked out with both dungeons and dragons.

A mythical bird etched into the face of a rock doubles as the mascot for a nearby school.

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.

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

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

A modern-day wunderkammer dedicated to Indianapolis history, Afrofuturism, and musical vibrations.

You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.

This is not your typical jungle gym.

A kitschy, creepy St. Louis mainstay.