Rome, Italy
The Aventine Keyhole
Rome’s legendary peephole vista is also a former Crusader stronghold.
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Rome, Italy
Rome’s legendary peephole vista is also a former Crusader stronghold.
Rome, Italy
A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.
Rome, Italy
The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.
Rome, Italy
This hill made entirely of ancient Roman jars was simply a garbage dump to the people of the time.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
The farming museum contains an extensive taxidermy collection, including the world's largest stuffed horse.
Circleville, West Virginia
This harrowing climb along West Virginia's jagged spires is one of the only Via Ferrata on America's east coast.
Danese, West Virginia
This functioning mill was built in the 1970s using parts from several other West Virginia mills.
Covington, Virginia
The oldest arched-covered bridge in Virginia has truly withstood the test of time.
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
America's post-nuclear-attack chambers of Congress.
Lewisburg, West Virginia
Home of a 28-foot tall stalagmite known as the War Club.
Hillsboro, West Virginia
West Virginia’s first state park commemorates one of the state’s last significant Civil War battles.
Ansted, West Virginia
The "mysteries" of this quintessential roadside oddity were almost destroyed by neglect but were saved by fans of kitschy wonder.
Fayetteville, West Virginia
An abandoned coal mine reached by a steep hike.
Mt Nebo, West Virginia
A lighthouse on this West Virginia lake started as a joke, then the forces of nature helped make it a reality.
Fayetteville, West Virginia
One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.
Wytheville, Virginia
A 100-foot metal tower and swinging bridge that provides stunning views of mountains in five states.
Rock, West Virginia
This abandoned amusement park was built on a site with a dark history.
Spencer, West Virginia
A table rock formation that has been intriguing West Virginians for years.
New Haven, West Virginia
This abandoned mine and power plant was built atop land once given to Revolutionary War soldiers.
Columbus, Ohio
Known locally as "the giant head," this 14-foot LED sculpture has a photo booth in the neck where you can have a 3D picture taken and displayed.
Columbus, Ohio
A bronze of the man in all his sinewy glory celebrates his longtime connection to the Ohio city.
Asheville, North Carolina
Classy up your Big Mac with bow-tied servers and chandeliers at the world's fanciest McDonald's.
Asheville, North Carolina
A 17th-century bezoar, dirt from an infamous site, and other curios decorate this unusual bar.
Wilmington, North Carolina
A curious collection of oddities including a lock of Alexander Hamilton's hair and Harry Houdini's ouija board.