This mile marker stands at the unofficial end of a highway built to defend the United States from a Japanese invasion during World War II.

This free series of exhibitions honors the fascinating history of the region.

A sarcastic monument threatens to curse any "idiot" who dares remove it.

North America's first frozen mummified remains of an ice age steppe bison, the 36,000 year-old mummy named "Blue Babe."

One woman's dream became a train hotel in her backyard.

A copy of the famous bus used during the filming of 'Into the Wild' is on display at an Alaska brewery.

A heartwarming message to those entering and departing Music City from above.

Feast on kebabs, dips, and house-made breads in the heart of Nashville’s Little Kurdistan.

One Confederate statue that accurately reflects the ugliness of its subject.

This limestone outcropping was once a ceremonial site for ancient Native Americans.

All you ever needed or wanted to know about America's favorite whiskey, but not a drop to drink.

Known by many as once the world's smartest horse.

A parade of interactive nostalgia nestled within a giant brick building in downtown Hattiesburg.

A downtown filled with nearly deserted historic buildings was revived as a pastel paradise.

A blues musician so talented that people said he must have traded his soul to the devil was born in this house.

The body of an unidentified woman, visible through a glass coffin, was discovered by accident.

The oldest active juke joint in the state sustains a niche school of blues guitar.

A preserved stretch of ancient fossilized trees with an impressive gem collection to boot.

Built by prisoners of war, the largest small-scale model ever built includes eight miles of tiny streams that now sit abandoned.

This ranch house in Jackson's Elraine neighborhood was home to the civil rights icons and the site of a shocking assassination.

This humble hole-in-the-wall is home to an incredible pig ear sandwich and serious civil rights history.

A glimpse into the state's vibrant literary culture along with inspiring stories from an inclusive author community.

The simple gravesite of a Romany clan leader is dotted with offerings, including cans of her favorite drink, Crush orange soda.

Come for the boats, stay to explore the intriguing assortment of art.