Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."

Bizarre lunar-like landscape with thousands of large stone "hoodoos."

A mythical bird etched into the face of a rock doubles as the mascot for a nearby school.

A wax effigy of St. Valentine hides one of the saint's relics.

This former small town was destroyed not by the motor oil it sprayed the ground with but by the toxic waste that was added.

Famous church recognized for both its unique design and disciplined monks that live according to the Benedictine discipline.

The Magic House provides a beautiful and creative environment for curious youngsters to get their knowledge on.

Giant works of art interspersed throughout meadows and woodlands offer a new discovery at every turn.

What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Man-made geyser that rises to the exact height of the Gateway Arch.

A kitschy, creepy St. Louis mainstay.

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

One of the world's earliest skyscrapers.

The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

The eccentric and colorful pavilions of Tower Grove park are a beloved and overlooked symbol. 

A historic house in St. Louis was plagued by a series of suicides committed by family members involved in a successful brewery.

This mosaic-covered bar is brimming with curated curios.

Speak to a companion on the other side of the room loud and clear through this architectural anomaly.

This spot in St. Louis, marked with a simple sign, has seen more pro baseball than just about anywhere else in the world.

The first rural cemetery west of the Mississippi is home to the elaborate tombs of St. Louis' local beer barons.

This is not your typical jungle gym.

What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.