A downtown filled with nearly deserted historic buildings was revived as a pastel paradise.

A 70-foot replica of the famed Eiffel Tower.

An ancient cave system in Tennessee’s Appalachian foothills converted to a 1,200-person music venue.

This large cave is a summer home to thousands of bats and has a rich history dating back to prehistoric times.

Walk the whole Mississippi River!

Mobsters came for a soak in the hot springs, and stayed for the illegal gambling and bootlegging.

This mountaintop refuge rehabilitates tigers, lions, bears, and more from illicit wildlife trade—and offers overnight lodging.

Home to a seasonal waterfall and swimming hole in the Ouachita Mountains.

This monumental Jesus is often referred to as "Our Milk Carton With Arms."

The legend of a local monster still haunts this small town.

Honoring the star of the “The Bob Newhart Show” which took place in the city of Chicago in the 1970s.

Walk along the intricate path of this stone labyrinth and gardens.

See where Bill Murray kidnapped a hapless Punxsutawney Phil.

The rodent-shaped sidewalk imprint that earned worldwide media attention.

A journey begins with a single step, and for many, the road-trip of a lifetime started at this Chicago intersection.

Where a brain, a beauty, a jock, a rebel, and a recluse met one Saturday and changed their lives forever.

A collection of 11 million buttons illustrates the human toll of the Holocaust.

This lagomorph-obsessed Route 66 emporium is home to a giant jackrabbit that sits in a bunny graveyard.

This deceivingly ordinary warehouse hides an enormous collection of pop culture treasures.

Man-made geyser that rises to the exact height of the Gateway Arch.

Its eclectic exhibits range from the world’s first motorcycle to Luke Skywalker’s Land Speeder.

Buy a token from the liquor store and you can make this beast spew flames on command.

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

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.