Oldest unrestored plantation house in America that is open to the public.

One of the oldest living oak trees in the Southeast.

This recently rediscovered Civil War-era submarine was the first to ever sink an enemy ship.

Charleston's historic city jail once held everyone from pirates to Civil War POWs.

Paths are maintained, but trees have taken over plots.

This abandoned cemetery has a dark past of bodies buried over bodies.

The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.

This hidden jockey “walk of fame” celebrates the winning riders of the Kentucky Derby.

A curiosity-seeker's paradise set inside a three-story historic school house.

A life-sized memorial to Harry L. Collins, the official corporate magician of Frito-Lay.

The oldest operating Mississippi River–style steamboat still navigates the Ohio River.

The largest cemetery in Louisville is the final resting place of Col. Sanders and Muhammad Ali.

This 19th century mansion façade adorned with immigrant patriotism is a symbol of Louisville’s history.

This railroad overpass is said to be home to a murderous goat-man whose very legend has led to very real deaths.

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

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

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

A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.

This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.

The mysterious wonder of an underground waterfall is illuminated by multicolored lights.

An impressive collection is dedicated to the legendary beast.

One of the longest water bridges in the world was built over a supposedly haunted swamp in Louisiana.

This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens.

Once the site of a Native American harvest festival, this humble clearing later played an invaluable role in the birth of jazz.