Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Eastern State Penitentiary
The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.
Luray, Virginia
An organ located deep within a cave, whose "pipes" are the geological features of the cave itself.
Saltville, Virginia
This maze-like slot canyon is a unique gem within an already fascinating geological area.
Bryson City, North Carolina
This road in the Great Smoky Mountains was supposed to assuage a displaced community, but ended up a $52 million dead end.
Sweetwater, Tennessee
Enormous lake at the bottom of a unique cave system.
Crossville, Tennessee
Explore the wide world of miniature trains.
Sparta, Tennessee
These early tent-shaped grave coverings are unique to Appalachia.
Cave City, Kentucky
An abandoned theme park with a strange and tumultuous past.
Louisville, Kentucky
This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
The world's longest known cave system.