Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

A one-of-a-kind sundial at the Very Large Array honors a radio astronomy pioneer, incorporating the original piers from his breakthrough radio telescope.

The Grand Canyon of Texas.

This water tower slanted at an uncomfortable angle off the old Route 66 was an ingenious marketing ploy.

Once in disrepair, this popular Texas stop along iconic Route 66 has been restored to its past glory.

I-95's Tijuana-style celebration of kitsch at the Carolina border.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

Local myth claims this is a Sears catalogue home with its windows installed upside-down.

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

"X" marks the spot of an echo chamber in the middle of a plaza.

This haunting tombstone comes complete with a heartbreaking story of love and loss.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

This quirky curiosity shop takes its cues from the world's bazaars.

Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

The remains of an old sawmill, gristmill and the surrounding industry dating back to the 18th century.

Step inside Lucy, the world's largest "elephant."

World War II bunker still standing on the New Jersey beach.

This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.

The hotel where Martin Luther King Jr. was shot is now a museum dedicated to his work.

Walk the whole Mississippi River!

What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.

The Magic House provides a beautiful and creative environment for curious youngsters to get their knowledge on.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

The angel of death appears to weep black tears at this grave marker.