Bastrop, Texas
The Gas Station
The pit stop from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" now serves beef and pork barbecue, not people.
Places I've been
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Bastrop, Texas
The pit stop from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" now serves beef and pork barbecue, not people.
Memphis, Tennessee
The 10th-tallest pyramid in the world, this former sports arena is now home to a massive Bass Pro Shops store.
Los Angeles, California
This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.
Santa Monica, California
A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.
Los Angeles, California
World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.
Los Angeles, California
An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.
Los Angeles, California
A fashion designer's dazzling world of Japanese collectibles is hidden in a warehouse downtown.
Twentynine Palms, California
An eerie natural formation that looks right back at you.
Sedona, Arizona
A spiritual vortex among the red rocks in Sedona.
Sedona, Arizona
The world's only teal arches exist in a city that cares more about its aesthetic than an Instagram influencer.
Flagstaff, Arizona
Crafted in 1911, this steam locomotive spent its entire working life in Flagstaff.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Eat like pre-Columbian Native Americans in this New Mexico restaurant within the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
Tucson, Arizona
This small hill features the most notable collection of petroglyphs in Saguaro National Park.
Benson, Arizona
What is the Thing?
Valentine, Texas
An old adobe structure first built in the 1890s is a desert watering hole plastered with dollar bills and odd West Texas finds.
Glen Rose, Texas
A museum showcasing fossils purportedly proving a 6,000-year-old Earth.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The first American department store, and home to the largest operating musical instrument in the world.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Century-old shop, specializing in Occult products.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For more than 25 years, this Philadelphia store has been offering a wide selection of Victorian oddities and antiques.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Find your state fair food favorites all year long.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This beloved marketplace mascot poops money and grants good luck.