Hundreds of samples of "Devil's Rope" hide in a defunct vintage elevator.

This majestic tree has survived 400 years of storms, droughts, and floods, and is a beloved natural landmark in Missouri.

The world's second largest rocking chair is found on Route 66 in Cuba... Missouri.

A 35-foot-tall fork stuck in the ground outside an office building in Missouri.

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

While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.

Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.

Some of the best pastries in "the Czech heritage capital of Texas" come from a gas station off I-35.

One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.

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

Ever wanted to can Spam?

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

This Italianate Villa-style castle is pretty to look at, just keep off the private property.

This is not your typical jungle gym.

This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.

This futuristically sylvan church is a glass-enclosed marvel of modern architecture.

Where the author wrote her beloved "Little House" books.