From this scenic rockface, you can still see the paths Western pioneers followed.

Site of the 1879 Cheyenne Outbreak and the site where famed Sioux chief Crazy Horse met his fate.

America's largest man-made forest was planted in an effort to bring back the past.

This erect, phallic geological spire wasn't always named so domestically.

The United States's largest hand-dug well is topped with a state-of-the-art museum.

At this leafy estate, one man’s passion for trees grew into Arbor Day.

In addition to fishing and camping, this spot in Nebraska’s Sandhills is one of the world’s darkest places.

An ornate Art Deco tile mosaic representing Nebraskan life, both modern and prehistoric.

This little gem of a museum is a hidden jewel filled with prehistoric treasures.

What do a giraffe, an elephant, and reasonably priced steaks have in common? This roadside restaurant filled with exotic taxidermy.

Four ionic columns from the Treasury Department building ended up in a park in Nebraska.

This was the first homestead registered after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act into law.

This subterranean treasure trove is said to contain a motorcycle, a Chevy, and a teal leisure suit.

This lesser-known geographic marker was the reference point for all surveys of the continent for 75 years.

Small plaque marks the spot, but the true center is located about half a mile away on a private pig farm.

Over 600 acres of idyllic open grassland honor Nebraska’s georgic storyteller.

This replica small town lets visitors take a stroll through the story of progress in the U.S. via thousands of Americana artifacts.

A museum chronicling pioneer life constructed over Interstate 80.

Inside this magical collection, you can buy recipes cooked up by church ladies, motorcycle clubs, and clowns.

This rare triple-jurisdiction drawbridge passes through Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

The 72-foot giant escaped confinement in a large patch of mulch only to be reburied in the sandy shores of the Potomac River.

This stately building in Alexandria, Virginia was built by Freemasons to honor one of their most famous members.

The tomb was guarded by soldiers from both sides of the war, and some left their initials carved in the brick.

The graveyard holding the remains of George Washington's slaves was forgotten for nearly 200 years.