Trinkets and toys lovingly handmade by maximum security prisoners.

This 19th century granite fortification is one of the most well preserved forts in New England.

The world's largest rotating world.

A historic hotel library in Indiana hides more than a few secrets on its shelves.

The farm where one of America's greatest leaders was raised is now a well-appointed landmark.

A turn-of-the-century architectural marvel built on healing mineral springs and salt licks.

Rabbit Hash is a heaping slice of Americana from another era, with a very peculiar origin behind its unusual name.

The world's longest known cave system.

An unusual, super-sized grocery adventure awaits in an Ohio suburb.

The world's tallest doric column is this Ohio monument to a naval victory in the War of 1812.

These beautiful wineries were at the center of Lake Erie's "grape belt" back when the Midwest dominated American wine production.

This magnificent Cincinnati graveyard is also a popular public park.

Deep scars on the earth left by the Ice Age.

An art deco ice cream shop covered in vintage train station tiles.

A castle built by an eccentric medieval enthusiast in rural Ohio.

Take a drunken tour inside the world's largest known geode.

A sculpture of a flying hawk made from colorful car doors.

This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.

This is one really big nut.

This fast-food outlet is the only space and UFO-themed McDonalds in the world.

Twice a year, visitors can tour the desolate site that birthed the Atomic Age.

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.