The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

The hotel where Martin Luther King Jr. was shot is now a museum dedicated to his work.

Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

While knives are the main feature in this store, visitors will also find dinosaur bones and meteorites.

A recreation of the doomed ocean liner in the middle of the Smoky Mountains.

The highest point in Tennessee, Clingmans Dome bears witness to the ravages of one type of insect.

A heartfelt tribute to all of the victims of one of the greatest tragedies in United States history.

Outside this souvenir shop is a statue of Bigfoot composed of volcanic ash, and plenty more to see inside.

These memorials built by an eccentric bachelor on the side of Interstate 5 cause both wonder and traffic accidents.

A bust of the first president welcomes visitors to the only town in America called George, Washington.

Granting the right of way to ships over surface traffic since 1917.

A tribute to the Nirvana frontman hides beneath the bridge that was the singer's beloved hangout spot.

The final resting place of one of the most sensational guitar players of all time was created only after his father got the rights to his music.

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

The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.

The illuminated falls are a gem in North Cascades National Park.

Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.

An obscure waterfall that looks like something out of a fantasy novel.

A spiritual vortex among the red rocks in Sedona.

Once a year, at exactly 11:11 a.m., this monument comes to life.

The massive, incredibly rare instrument is over 11 feet tall with a range so deep it goes lower than humans can hear.

Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.