This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.

A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.

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

A restored, one-room African-American schoolhouse in the diva's hometown now preserves the legacy of its most famous student.

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

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

The massive, original Colgate Clock is mounted on a defunct factory building that was once a prison.

A lesser-known part of the Kinsey Institute is this impressive collection of art, artifacts, and material culture related to human sexuality.

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

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.

A curiosity-seeker's paradise set inside a three-story historic school house.

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

The oldest operating Mississippi River–style steamboat still navigates the Ohio River.

Veritable museum of 20th century country music history.

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

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

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

Mysterious 500-year-old tapestries depict a unicorn hunt.

These pretty kitties killed and ate as many as 135 railway workers.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

Internationally known record store and purveyor of "dusties."