Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.

Ruined pieces of stone and a swimming pool are all that remain of an amusement park swept away by a flood.

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

Jacksonville's highways rendered this century-old grammar school unusable.

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

The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.

This candy shop has been serving up sweets to the Louisville area since the 1850s.

This 19th century mansion façade adorned with immigrant patriotism is a symbol of Louisville’s history.

The largest cemetery in Louisville is the final resting place of Col. Sanders and Muhammad Ali.

One of the greatest boxers and humanitarians to ever live chose his hometown as his final resting place.

The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.

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

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

Outstanding collection of 19th century medical instruments includes a life-size figure cast from as many as 200 cadavers.

Unique tower has outlasted a takeover of the company.

The ghostly remains of what was once the world's richest copper mine.

The only house built with a turret, crenellations, and a moat in Palmer, Alaska.

This abandoned mine offers a glimpse at what life was like for those who came to Alaska seeking Gold Rush riches.

This whimsical stacked cabin looks like something out of a children's book.

The king of U.S. high points towers over every other peak on the continent.

Four-story concrete hotel never opened to customers.

This junkyard made over as a theme park is the "Most Alaskan place in Alaska."

This remote fort on the Yukon River is a vestige of the wild Alaska gold rush.

A giant poultry statue immortalizes one of Alaska's more humorous town names.