One of the few beardless depictions of Lincoln, George Grey Barnard's 1917 was denounced by many—including Lincoln's own son.

Hidden on two floors of downtown building, the library has an incredible deal on rent.

This collection of Japanese luck idols beckons visitors with over 2,000 waving paws.

Where beautiful signs live on forever.

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

The birthplace of the first author to win the Pulitzer Prize in fiction and poetry.

Visitors to this Kentucky homestead turned museum are immediately transported back to the Antebellum south.

A unique home built by Andrew Jackson Caldwell that also served as a military hospital.

A full-scale replica of a 1774 colonial settlement in Kentucky.

Veritable museum of 20th century country music history.

The first KFC is on the National Register of Historic Places.

A former 19th-century tavern, famous for its peach brandy and honey concoction.

This small museum is kept in a house that was integral to the genesis of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

The history of whiskey and all of its boozy glory, from Colonial days to modern American cocktail culture.

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

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

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

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

A master plumber has turned his love of art and toilets into a folk museum that's not taking the piss.