A breathtaking array of ancient Pueblo structures and artifacts counterintuitively preserved by neglect.

The South Carolina competition challenges you to trap as much grits on your body as possible.

Perhaps the most unique of any Frank Gehry design for one simple reason: Gehry himself actually lives here.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

Gleaming self-built castle towers made from beer cans and inspired by "Vitamin Mary Jane."

Vikings and Evangelicals have both had a hand in this replica medieval church.

Beneath the surface, something slithers. And if you find it, prepare to be slimed and glowing.

The first public building in Savannah to offer air conditioning was a luxurious cinema that still operates today.

America's post-nuclear-attack chambers of Congress.

Beyond the usual stories that attend old prisons, this one has deep bloody undercurrents.

Affectionately known as "Lord Bot," this historic statue has a cult social media following and rightly claims to be “the most metal inhabitant of the Wren Yard.”

A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.

The largest axe on the planet contains a time capsule that seems like it may never be discovered.

This monster fiberglass crustacean stands watch over the self-proclaimed "lobster capital of the world."

The world's longest covered bridge is a quaint and incredible wooden tunnel.

Iconic rock formations that allow for exploration during high or low tide.

This century-old roadside attraction is full of bizarre rock formations.

The Ozarks' strangest dwelling.

This old-fashioned roadhouse's quirky neon sign is as famous as its enormous dumplings.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

The randomness of this wall of lava lamps helps encrypt up to 10 percent of the internet.

A favorite haunt of dinosaur loving children and hallucinogen loving hippies alike.

A winding path built in secret on the edge of the continent.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.