One of America's first dinosaur parks gives a window into Depression-era paleontology.

This replica stave church looks like a piece of Norway was simply plopped down in South Dakota.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.

One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.

A classic carnival ride that was carved to be untouchable.

A miner's handmade folk art fountains are tucked in the woods off a multilane highway. 

One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.

This semi-secret garden in south Seattle emulates a traditional Japanese garden using the plants of the Pacific Northwest.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

This macabre shop, filled with art, oddities, and taxidermy is hidden in the heart of the French Quarter.

The magic's in the hole!

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

A self-built castle made by a mysterious man.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

The enormous 250-room Vanderbilt mansion conceals hidden doors and secret passageways.

This rare basilica nestled right in downtown Asheville is an architectural marvel, inside and out.

This hand-carved wooden carousel in the Story City North Park was built in 1913.

For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.

A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.

The fifth-longest suspension bridge the world, connecting one Michigan peninsula to another.

A mysterious light in the wood, rumoured to be the the ghost of a railroad brakeman.

Legs Inn provides Polish food, a cornucopia of Native American artwork, wood carvings, and mounted deer heads.

This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.