Locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm.

One of the largest pieces of scientific equipment ever carried on a NASA space shuttle sits in a Chicago alley.

This sprawling bookstore spans four floors and has more than a million books in stock.

The mysterious wonder of an underground waterfall is illuminated by multicolored lights.

An eerie smiling woman looms above the granite tombstones.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

The only building in Louisville (hopefully) that contains two ancient holy skeletons.

This abandoned cemetery has a dark past of bodies buried over bodies.

After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

A ship that lived many lives under many names is now known merely as the "Ghost Ship."

Glass and concrete building designed by Albert Kahn.

This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.

A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

Opulent downtown movie theater now houses cars as an indoor parking garage.

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