Here at Atlas Obscura, it’s our belief that hidden wonders aren’t just found in big cities. Noteworthy histories, legends, and life are equally abundant in America’s small towns, with surprises lurking around every corner.

As the definitive guide to the world’s hidden wonders, Atlas Obscura is dedicated to telling these stories. In our new series, Small Town, Big Story, made in conjunction with Brand USA, Atlas Obscura cofounder Dylan Thuras travels to three of these amazing places around the country, and has a little fun along the way.

The Last Ice Harvest in America

Each February, residents of South Bristol, Maine, celebrate a tradition frozen in time since 1826.

The Thompson Ice House

People gather every winter at this Maine Museum to take part in the age-old process of harvesting ice from a frozen pond.

Meet the People Behind Vermont’s Radical Puppet Theater

In a hidden corner of Vermont, a storied puppet theater company is making (and baking) history.

Bread and Puppet Museum and the Theater

What is it like to have a radical puppet collective as a neighbor?

The Idaho Town Where Thousands of Sheep Walk Through the Streets Every Autumn

We join in a singular celebration that follows thousands of sheep through the streets of Sun Valley in Idaho.

Trailing of the Sheep

What happens when thousands of vids take over an Idaho town.

Sponge Capital of the World

We dive head first into the fascinating legacy of Greek sponge divers in the charming coastal town of Tarpon Springs.

The Sponge Capital of the World

Discover how Tarpon Springs, Florida, earned its claim to fame.

The Olympics of the Forest

We get our hands dirty - and our feet wet - alongside some of the world’s most skilled in all-things chopping - and rolling, and scaling - lumber.

The Storytellers of Jonesborough, TN

Every Year, lumberjacks and lumberjills from around the world flock to Hayward, Wisconsin, to compete in the Lumberjack World Championships.

The Chili Capital of the World

We explore the world of Hatch chilis - and meet the farmers and community in this New Mexico town known best for bringing them to life - one tingly, tasty, spicy bite at a time.

Heating Things Up in Hatch

In this New Mexico town, the heat doesn’t just come from the sun. This is chile country.

Home of the Mushrooms

Welcome to Kennett Square, the vibrant town producing over 70% of America’s mushrooms.

Kennett Square

Check out the mycelium madness of a Pennsylvania town’s annual mushroom fest.

Bridge Day

One day each year in Fayetteville, scores of people throw caution to the wind and jump off a bridge.

Embracing Adventure in Fayetteville

We visit a tiny town in West Virginia where, once a year, people jump off a bridge.

Fly a Kite

We learn the kite ballet and soar to new heights at the annual kite festival in the blustery seaside town of Morro Bay.

The Town of Storytellers

Welcome to the storytelling capital of the world, where the town itself and everyone in it has a story to tell.

The Storytellers of Jonesborough, TN

Every October, amateurs and professionals alike gather in this small town in the Appalachian Mountains to hone their storytelling chops and share them with crowds of thousands.

The Giant Omelet of Abbeville

If there’s one thing that the town of Abbeville can teach you, it’s that you can’t make a good Cajun omelet without breaking a ‘few’ eggs - over 5,000 of them.

The Giant Omelet of Abbeville, LA

Every year, thousands of people come from across the country to march through the streets, play music, celebrate French culture, and cook up an absolutely enormous omelet.

Texas SandFest

We bring our imagination to life and sculpt a turtle-themed masterpiece at America’s biggest native sand sculpture competition.

Home of the Hot Springs

Our soak in one of the world’s largest hot springs comes hard earned from getting down and dirty with ranch work and dinosaur fossils.

Heating Up in Thermopolis, WY

The town of less than 3,000 is also home to a literal melting pot— of boiling water, rich rock formations, bath robes and dinosaur bones.

Pennsic Wars

Each summer, the town of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, becomes home to the largest gathering of medieval arts and culture in the world.

The Pennsic Wars of Slippery Rock, PA

Every summer, more than 10,000 people flock to this Pennsylvania town for two weeks for the largest gathering of medieval arts and culture anywhere in the world.

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