A crew of die-hard train buffs spent decades turning a defunct stretch of railway in Oklahoma City into a museum now home to over 50 antique and restored trains.

Some believe Ponce de León's mystical spring lurks right under a public drinking fountain.

This outdoor mural is one stop on a walking trail that weaves art and history together to tell a tale of local history.

A collection of outdoor art by renowned muralist Robert Dafford depicts the history of a flooded city.

A 22-foot stainless steel quilting needle pays tribute to a local connection to fiber arts.

An enormous natural sandstone bridge in Kentucky.

River pirates, murderous bandits, and serial killers used this Illinois cave as their debauched hideout.

A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.

This gravity-defying rock formation is one of Big Bend’s natural wonders.

This abandoned lighthouse looks like a rusting oil rig, but has managed to survive a number of storms.

From failed port town to Civil War fort, the ruins of this former defense saw their finest day in the television age.

The Grand Canyon’s original airport, which once welcomed pilots like Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh, lies abandoned.

A unique marker erected during the 18th century.

This large boulder was used as a lookout point by Revolutionary War militiamen.

While many places make the claim, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger.

This classic steam-powered train takes tourists on a nostalgic trip around the Connecticut River Valley.

British troops and Prohibition couldn’t stop this spot from becoming one of the United States' oldest continuously-run taverns.

With some 500,000 books across five buildings, this bookstore is a reader's paradise.

The world's largest indoor go-kart racetrack is hiding in Connecticut.

Legend has it the mill owner's daughter, Mary Musgrove, helped a Patriot soldier hide behind these falls.

One of two lighted lanterns hung in the church belfry on the eve of the Revolutionary War to warn that the British were on their way.

The US Navy's only submarine museum is also home to the world's first nuclear submarine.

New London, Connecticut still holds a grudge against its hometown son who turned traitor and burned the city.

This lighthouse was witness to the end of WWII hostilities and now collects creepy cairns.