The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.

A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.

When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.

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

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

The neon signs from Las Vegas' past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.

Location of the Real World's disastrous, and protested, eleventh season.

An enormous park-like oasis, full of famous Chicagoans' graves.

This downtown Dallas art installation is always on the lookout.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

The oldest university museum west of the Mississippi retains its 19th century feel.

The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.

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

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

A small park on Bourbon Street features life-size bronze statues of New Orleans musicians.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the former home of the second Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.

A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.