Seward, Alaska
Iditarod Mile 0 Marker
The beginning of the historic Iditarod Trail connecting the Alaskan cities of Seward and Nome.
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Seward, Alaska
The beginning of the historic Iditarod Trail connecting the Alaskan cities of Seward and Nome.
Plant City, Florida
Nearly 200 prehistoric giants lurk among the trees at this theme park.
Lakeland, Florida
A towering, steel behemoth that has graced the skyline of Lakeland, Florida since the early 1980s.
Lakeland, Florida
A historical landmark that has been a central hub of entertainment since 1928.
Lakeland, Florida
A Florida college boasts the world's largest single-site collection of structures designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Bartow, Florida
Given just one more year to live, Conrad Schuck built his dream house in Bartow, Florida.
Bartow, Florida
Charlie Smith was almost certainly not 137 years old when he died, but why let that get in the way of a great story?
Islamorada, Florida
This spiny beast guards an artist's village while vying for the title of largest lobster in the world.
Palm Beach, Florida
Grab a slice of pizza next to the remains of the "human monkey" who ran for mayor.
Key West, Florida
"We Seceded Where Others Failed."
Key West, Florida
A monument celebrating the idea of reaching inaccessible places.
Austin, Texas
A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.
Austin, Texas
To honor a beloved Austin radio DJ a neighborhood bridge has been covered in a loving mosaic.
Austin, Texas
Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.
Austin, Texas
Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.
Austin, Texas
Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.
Austin, Texas
Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.
Ghent, Belgium
This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.
Lutcher, Louisiana
A Cajun-style Christmas on the river also involves sky-high pyres and explosives.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.
Gulfport, Mississippi
Built following the War of 1812, this fort has withstood hurricanes for centuries.
Gulfport, Mississippi
A brick-lined alley full of public artwork tucked away in downtown Gulfport.
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
A small museum celebrating the work of a Mississippi artist who had a unique connection with the natural world.
Willow Springs, Illinois
The final resting place of the world's first nuclear reactor.