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Over thousands of years, this slot canyon was carved out of the bed of an ancient lake.

Vikings and Evangelicals have both had a hand in this replica medieval church.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

These Great Lakes sea caves accessible by boat in the summer turn into temples of ice reachable by foot in the winter.

This eclectic natural history collection holds everything from a bit of the trans-atlantic cable to Hemingway's marlin.

The largest hand-carved, outdoor sculpture collection in the state of Maine.

Five mythical trolls have taken up residence in woods and hidden on paths at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

Accessible only by boat, this centuries-old island fort never saw troops or combat.

The world's largest rotating world.

True to its name, this bouncy walkway may be the world’s smallest suspension bridge.

The highest point in Maine is a grand gift to the state citizens that also happens to be one end of the Appalachian Trail.

The debris forms a solemn memorial to those who died in a 1963 accident.

It's a repurposed treasure trove of history, located just an hour away from Acadia National Park.

Extraordinary objects lurk in this quintessential regional museum.

For 60 years, the academy had no permanent location until members voted Washington D.C. as its forever home.

An atomic bomb-proof strongbox protects the U.S. Constitution from terrorists and thieves.

The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.

There’s a hidden military meme engraved on the World War II Memorial.

This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.

During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.

A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.

This shale formation along the Appalachian Trail once inspired the third president of the United States.

This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.

A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.