Legends surround this jagged rock formation in the New Mexico desert.

Hidden in the grounds of the Fort Dodge Museum is a "real" and terrifying petrified giant.

A desert ghost town—occupied for only 12 years—was once home to more than 500 silver mines.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

The ghost town that ended up on Ebay.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high power conical Tesla Coil.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

Remants of foundations, streets, and streetcar tracks inhabit the cliffs where a landslide occurred in 1929.

The oldest university museum west of the Mississippi retains its 19th century feel.

A four story, football field-sized, nine-grotto creation made of shells, minerals, and rare stones.

Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.

A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.

This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.

Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.