Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Duquesne Incline
There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!
Neah Bay, Washington
At the most northwestern point of the contiguous United States lies a trail leading through an ancient forest to stunning cliff-side vistas and massive oceanside caves.
Cannon Beach, Oregon
A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.
Tillamook, Oregon
The largest wooden building in the world now houses a fascinating collection of aircraft.
Florence, Oregon
Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.
Carlsbad, California
Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.
La Pointe, Wisconsin
These Great Lakes sea caves accessible by boat in the summer turn into temples of ice reachable by foot in the winter.
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Half of a waterfall goes into the river while the other half seems to disappear.
Ashford, Washington
The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.
Blue Mounds, Wisconsin
This cave holds a surprisingly colorful variety of geological oddities.
Two Harbors, Minnesota
This picturesque cliffside beacon no longer calls to sailors but shines once a year in honor of a famous shipwreck.
Washington, D.C.
The oldest continuously operating fish market in the United States.
Estes Park, Colorado
Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."
Austin, Nevada
Officially named the "Loneliest Road in America," this barren stretch of Nevada road offers almost nothing but sky and open fields.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This quarter-mile tunnel under the Bluff in Pittsburgh bends at a 45-degree angle.
Seney, Michigan
"The Most Boring Road in the State."
Los Angeles, California
Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.
Baraboo, Wisconsin
A remnant of the last Ice Age, this lake is surrounded by fascinating rock formations.
Washington, Wisconsin
The oldest continuously-operating tavern in Wisconsin used a clever loophole to serve alcohol during Prohibition.
Sister Bay, Wisconsin
Restaurant in Northern Wisconsin comes with a unique feature: a grassy roof covered in living goats.
Fish Creek, Wisconsin
Walk up a ramp through a forest for panoramic views of Lake Michigan.
Anchorage, Alaska
Considered by many to be one of the most dangerous highways in Alaska.
Banff, Alberta
Few other hotels can rival the grandeur of the Castle in the Rockies.
West Glacier, Montana
The only road through the heart of Glacier National Park.