High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high power conical Tesla Coil.

One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to the legendary King Alfred the Great.

Where the author wrote her beloved "Little House" books.

A geological oddity formed by two rivers carving out a mass of limestone on both sides.

Erosion and time have created a naturally-formed water park.

The world's second largest rocking chair is found on Route 66 in Cuba... Missouri.

In the St. Francois Mountains in the Ozarks at 1,772 feet above sea level, Taum Sauk Mountain is the highest (and possibly oldest) peak in Missouri.

Giant granite rocks standing end-to-end like a train of circus elephants.

400 million-year old limestone caverns nestled in the Ozarks served as shelter and a hideout for cultures throughout North American history.

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

This former small town was destroyed not by the motor oil it sprayed the ground with but by the toxic waste that was added.

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

Once one of the world's great cities, Cahokia was a place of religious worship, trade and mass human sacrifice before being mysteriously abandoned.

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

What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Man-made geyser that rises to the exact height of the Gateway Arch.

A historic house in St. Louis was plagued by a series of suicides committed by family members involved in a successful brewery.

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

The first rural cemetery west of the Mississippi is home to the elaborate tombs of St. Louis' local beer barons.

The red brick house where the father of rock 'n' roll wrote some of his classic hits.

One of few surviving standpipe water towers in the U.S.

This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.

This is not your typical jungle gym.

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