Cripple Creek, Colorado
Victor Troll
Meet Rita the Rock Planter, one of Danish sculptor Thomas Dambo's enormous wooden trolls.
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Cripple Creek, Colorado
Meet Rita the Rock Planter, one of Danish sculptor Thomas Dambo's enormous wooden trolls.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Thanks to a quirk of elevation this gift shop produces magic doughnuts that are found nowhere else on Earth.
Cascade, Colorado
This vintage theme park is peak Christmas kitsch—and it's open all summer.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
While most of the games in this arcade take quarters, that would have been a small fortune when they were made.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
This enigmatic building features numerous architectural styles.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
These faux-cliff dwellings allow visitors to climb around on a replica archaeological site.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Victorian "Fancy Craft" Hair Wreaths and Relics.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
The haunted reputation of these abandoned Colorado train tunnels is probably not helped by the terrifying spiked fence.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
The moving metal works of one troubled artist can still be viewed on his front lawn... for now.
Nashville, Tennessee
Victorian-era Egyptomania left its mark on this Nashville landmark.
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.
Louisville, Kentucky
Locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm.
Anderson, Indiana
A collection of relics from the Spiritualist Camp Chesterfield.
Anderson, Indiana
Indiana’s largest prehistoric earthwork, aligned with the solstices.
Metamora, Indiana
More than 3,200 cookie jars line the walls and shelves of this little shop and over 1,000 salt and pepper shakers
Dayton, Ohio
Giant trolls run this farm!
Lynn, Indiana
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.
Fountain City, Indiana
This unassuming home was once “grand central station” for the Underground Railroad.
Richmond, Indiana
The fifth geographically in a series of twelve statues commemorating westward expansion in the United States.
Centerville, Indiana
A giant lumpy candle serves as a beacon for this highly scented pit stop.
Richmond, Indiana
This Indiana walk of fame honors music legends with record-shaped plaques in the pavement.