In 1967, murder and mayhem disrupted the tranquility along this quiet stretch of Old Route 66.

The old Route 66 town straddling Texas and New Mexico died along with the Main Street of America.

The world's smallest park was dedicated in 1948 as the only colony for leprechauns west of Ireland.

This public art piece proves that in Portland even reporting the weather is a thing of whimsy.

Guarded by the Angel of Grief, the Stanford family tomb attracts an odd mix of halloween revelry and somber contemplation.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

While many places make the claim, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger.

An alley way dedicated to graffiti and street art is a constantly changing street gallery.

These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.

One of California's oldest continually used high schools has an interesting history, both on and off screen.

This impressively large collection includes crackers shaped like Jimmy Carter, Mickey Mouse, and more.

This working class sculpture pounds his hammer all the livelong day.

Continuing a tradition of movie magic on the site of America’s oldest continually operating movie theatre.

Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.

An old-timey peepshow allows visitors to gawk at some of the world's most freakishly large footwear.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

The tech giant built three enormous glass orbs in Seattle so employees could work inside a rainforest greenhouse.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

A community gathering place that once housed half-ton tanks and the World's Fair.

The former site of an all-but-forgotten colonial landmark is now remembered by an often overlooked bas relief.

This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.

The massive machine creates cracking displays of indoor lightning.