The United States Capitol's former columns still stand.

These mysterious ancient stone spheres were created by a civilization lost to time and are now mostly lawn ornaments.

The bad-ass ride of a soul legend, housed in one of the world's few soul museums.

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

Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

A Muppet museum in small-town Mississippi honors the roots of Jim Henson's most beloved creation.

A man's home is his castle.

This abstract roadside poultry was saved from demolition by outraged drivers and pilots.

This intricate Hindu temple is the largest of its kind outside of India itself and was constructed like a giant puzzle.

An underground magnet for ever-changing street art.

The oldest farmer's market in America is so ancient it was approved by the King of England.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

The remains of a community that was forced to move for a dam that never materialized still rot in this Pennsylvania park.

In which a local geological marvel becomes a quaint roadside attraction.

This palatial botanical garden is home to one of the largest pipe organs ever installed in a private residence, and a piece of Wood's cycad.

Eccentric concrete mansion and museum designed and built by hand from the inside out.

The first American department store, and home to the largest operating musical instrument in the world.

A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.