A historic hotel library in Indiana hides more than a few secrets on its shelves.

The highest point in Indiana is curated by an Eagle scout but may be in danger of losing its record to a nearby garbage pile.

This unassuming home was once “grand central station” for the Underground Railroad.

One of the first schools in the U.S. to admit students without regard to race or gender.

A giant lumpy candle serves as a beacon for this highly scented pit stop.

This Indiana walk of fame honors music legends with record-shaped plaques in the pavement.

This mysterious hill seems to pull objects uphill.

This whimsical park encourages its visitors and wildlife to roam on and around the various works of art.

Enjoy classic musicals with a home-cooked meal at this former staple of American social life.

The park that the Chicago Stockyards built.

One of the largest carillons in the world, this giant instrument has 67 cast-iron bells played by a keyboard.

The poet’s boyhood home is now dedicated to celebrating his life and legacy.

Abraham Lincoln's likeness rests at the top of this giant totem pole.

The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.

The empty tomb that houses the memories of Roy Bertelli's revenge.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

Today this bizarre rooftop phone booth seems like a piece of kitsch but it was once used to spot disastrous storms.

The world's largest covered wagon is piloted by a giant Lincoln lawyer.

A 30-year-old Sycamore tree grown from a seed taken to the moon and back.

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

A Depression-era sculpture by Charles Umlauf survives in a small suburban post office.

The remnants of Peoria's proud baseball past stand slightly abandoned, but not forgotten.

One of two identical monuments marking the sites of military training encampments in Peoria, Illinois.

This rare female version of the Muffler Man has its clothes removed each summer to signal the start of pool season.