Despite its lavish ornamentation, and wholesome lifestyle of its devotees, this mountain commune has faced its share of issues.

This abandoned dream castle and its cemetery look out over the city that once inspired their creation.

An 18th-century Catholic church converted into an eccentric temple of music and bacchanalia.

There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!

Found art has transformed this Pittsburgh neighborhood into a psychedelic dream.

The tallest waterfall in West Virginia.

The site of the one and only battle of Lord Dunmore's War.

Thousands of jack o'lanterns light up Halloween at this historic West Virginia home.

The "mysteries" of this quintessential roadside oddity were almost destroyed by neglect but were saved by fans of kitschy wonder.

It is the only marker for one of the most famous hate crimes in American history. There are no other memorials for him in the entire state.

Known locally as "the giant head," this 14-foot LED sculpture has a photo booth in the neck where you can have a 3D picture taken and displayed.

Chicago's museum dedicated to the history of bondage and fetishism is more textbook than titillation.

Home to a protest movement, a bombing, and a dramatic change in labor history.

This unauthorized stone mermaid was secretly carved out of public stone before being permanently preserved.

Also known as the Cathedral of the Plains, this church holds the distinction of being one of the "8 Wonders of Kansas."

An abandoned factory along the Mississippi coated by a giant mural.

A creepy sculpture of a decapitated head invites viewers to see St. Louis through its empty eyes.

A plaque on the side of a parking garage marks the burial place of a great Ottawa chief.

A rainbow-colored house promotes LGBTQ rights across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church.

Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.