Williamsburg, Virginia
Eastern State Hospital
America's first public mental health facility.
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Williamsburg, Virginia
America's first public mental health facility.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Colonial Williamsburg was home to one of the earliest institutions in North America dedicated to educating Black children.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Affectionately known as "Lord Bot," this historic statue has a cult social media following and rightly claims to be “the most metal inhabitant of the Wren Yard.”
Frederick, Maryland
Historic barracks utilized during both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.
Norfolk, Virginia
A sculpture made from recycled materials and hand-blown glass dedicated to transportation and transformation.
Norfolk, Virginia
This cannonball stands as a reminder of the final act of a fleeting governor amidst a revolution.
Ashland, Nebraska
Once a slice of Cold War-era military history, this museum is finding its future in the stars.
St. Augustine, Florida
Arrr! The most authentic collection of pirate artifacts in the world... matey.
Cocoa Beach, Florida
A tribute to a hometown hero and surfing legend.
St. Augustine, Florida
A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
This soaring sculpture and Sioux Falls landmark represents the leap of faith taken to make one's dreams come true.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
An unusual assortment of art, furniture, and other curiosities.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
The basement bowling alley of this St. Paul dive bar is decorated with thousands of dollar bills.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
A Norwegian church that was built before Wisconsin was even a state has been entirely moved to a nicer spot.
Falcon Heights, Minnesota
This taxidermic smorgasbord was co-created by an artist poached from the Museum of Natural History.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
An underappreciated sculpture garden just a few blocks from the capitol building.
Lemmon, South Dakota
This sculpture gallery is home to magnificent beasts made of scrap metal and found objects.
Lemmon, South Dakota
An entire city block built completely out of petrified wood.
Lemmon, South Dakota
This monument remembers one of the manliest men of the frontier who fought a grizzly before dragging himself 200 miles to safety.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Home to the Amorphophallus titanum "Corpse Flower," which is among the largest flowers in the world and also smells powerfully of rotting flesh when in bloom.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
A tribute to Charles M. Schulz, who created the iconic cartoon that features Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and more.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
A collection of pianos and more guaranteed to delight anyone interested in music history.
Boston, Massachusetts
Located in Faneuil Hall, the headquarters of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts has stood the test of time.