The largest man-made crater in the U.S. marks the spot where we once tested mining with nukes.

Twelve plaster figures inspired by da Vinci's famed painting haunt the desert landscape above a real-life ghost town.

Originally built as a promotional giveaway, this suburban house was designed to be an IRL version of the Simpson home.

In the middle of an extremely unforgiving and desolate high desert is the most secret military facility in the world.

The world's largest collection of the world's largest objects is in one small Illinois town.

The city of Rockford, Illinois is symbolically protected by a quartet of fittingly stony sentinels.

Where Cusack's record store from the film "High Fidelity" was located.

This modest post office sits on the site of H.H. Holmes' famous murder castle.

Recognized the world over as the home of the McCallisters in the 1990 movie "Home Alone."

The face of a woman pushes its way through the earth.

This elaborate Hindu temple is located in a Chicago suburb, but looks like it was transported directly from India.

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

Inside this magical collection, you can buy recipes cooked up by church ladies, motorcycle clubs, and clowns.

This Nebraska town wants to double its population with plywood cut-outs of townsfolk.

A fascinating collection of art made from petrified wood and fossils by two octogenarian twin brothers.

The home for all things Kool-Aid offers everything except a chance to actually enjoy the drink.

An ornate Art Deco tile mosaic representing Nebraskan life, both modern and prehistoric.

What do a giraffe, an elephant, and reasonably priced steaks have in common? This roadside restaurant filled with exotic taxidermy.

This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.

A public fountain that spouts "health water" from a nearby spring.

According to legend, you must remain completely silent while passing this man-made mound or suffer the consequences.

Inside a humble hangar is some of the best roller derby the world has to offer.

A delightfully quirky blend of oddities spread throughout an old 1920s bank.

A botanic garden full of trees twisted into fantastic shapes and positions.