Johnson City, Tennessee
The Last Boone Bear Tree
The last tree on which Pioneer Daniel Boone carved that he "cilled" a bear during his journeys.
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Johnson City, Tennessee
The last tree on which Pioneer Daniel Boone carved that he "cilled" a bear during his journeys.
Abingdon, Virginia
At one of the nation’s longest-running professional theaters, the audience used to barter for tickets with produce and livestock.
Bristol, Virginia
Country fans may flock to Nashville's music scene, but this Appalachian town is where the genre was born.
Bristol, Virginia
With roots dating back to 1942, this retro diner was where Hank Williams is said to have uttered his last words.
Ocklawaha, Florida
Site of the longest gun battle in FBI history.
Newberry Springs, California
The set location for a 1987 cult classic draws international film buffs to the middle of the Mojave Desert.
Amargosa Valley, Nevada
A cosmic pit stop just beyond the notorious Area 51.
Joshua Tree, California
An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.
Twentynine Palms, California
In California, colorful roadside signs remind us all that love transcends borders.
San Bernardino County, California
The abandoned train depot now doubles as a well-placed rest stop for those who take the road less traveled.
San Bernardino County, California
The most isolated mailbox in America lets desert travelers record their passing.
Amboy, California
A pair of large white marble lions guard this stretch of the Mojave Desert, and it is utterly mysterious how they got there.
Hiko, Nevada
The self-proclaimed gateway to the Extraterrestrial Highway.
Goodsprings, Nevada
The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.
Virgin, Utah
A kitschy stop on the way to Zion National Park.
Ogden, Utah
Dubbed the "Blade Runner dragon," this buzzing neon sign is a beloved local icon.
Salt Lake City, Utah
This giant ice cream cone is the last remaining icon of a Salt Lake City staple.
Canora, Saskatchewan
The giantess welcomes travelers to a small Saskatchewan town with a traditional Slavic greeting of bread and salt.
Montmartre, Saskatchewan
The "Paris of the Prairies" wouldn't be complete without a replica of the iconic landmark.
Williams, Arizona
An homage to everyone's favorite prehistoric cartoon family.
Camp Verde, Arizona
This oversized flute-playing Ancestral Puebloan deity is also a landmark of Southwestern kitsch.
Apache Junction, Arizona
This collection of Wild West movie memorabilia also claims to hold some secrets of the Lost Dutchman's mine.
Santiago, Mexico
This spot along the 23.5 degree north parallel marks the northern boundary of the tropics.
Vernal, Utah
Built for a motel, this cartoon dino is now a symbol of the area's paleontological heritage.