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Windsor, Illinois

Tower of Baa-Goat

A 30-foot-tall goat tower in southern Illinois is home to a flock of Swiss ungulates.
Sponsored by The Illinois Office of Tourism
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Chester, Illinois

Popeye Museum and Spinach Can Collectibles

A museum and gift shop in a small Illinois town commemorates the work of E.C. Segar and the local figures on whom he based his characters.
Sponsored by The Illinois Office of Tourism
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Franklin Grove, Illinois

Nachusa Grasslands

This 4,000-acre restored grassland in northern Illinois is home to a range of native flora and fauna, from clovers to plovers to a herd of bison.
Sponsored by The Illinois Office of Tourism
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Pomona, Illinois

Pomona Natural Bridge

A natural sandstone bridge nestled within a mature forest in southern Illinois.
Sponsored by The Illinois Office of Tourism
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Talcott, West Virginia

John Henry Monument

This statue in Talcott, West Virginia, is an enduring symbol of American grit.
Sponsored by West Virginia Tourism
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Hillsboro, Untied States

Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park

West Virginia’s first state park commemorates one of the state’s last significant Civil War battles.
Sponsored by West Virginia Tourism
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Harrisville, West Virginia

Berdine's Five and Dime

Step back in time at this historic variety store, packed with items from a bygone era.
Sponsored by West Virginia Tourism
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Hillsboro, West Virginia

Cranberry Glades Botanical Area

West Virginia’s largest bog is home to rare carnivorous plants.
Sponsored by West Virginia Tourism
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Gilbert, West Virginia

Hatfield & McCoy Moonshine

Sample original Hatfield family moonshine at this distillery in southern West Virginia.
Sponsored by West Virginia Tourism
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St. Louis, Missouri

Moto Museum

Explore the history and craftsmanship of a century of motorcycles at this St. Louis showroom.
Sponsored by Visit Missouri
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Bloomfield, Missouri

The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library

The first military newspaper in U.S. history was printed in Bloomfield, Missouri.
Sponsored by Visit Missouri
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Marshall, Missouri

Nicholas-Beazley Aviation Museum

This interactive museum preserves the big aviation history of this small Missouri town
Sponsored by Visit Missouri
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Winter Park, Florida

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

An Orlando museum houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of work by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Sponsored by Visit Orlando
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Orlando, Florida

Lee & Rick’s Oyster Bar

One of the oldest restaurants in Orlando is a no-frills seafood shack still shucking fresh oysters by the bucket.
Sponsored by Visit Orlando
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Apopka, Florida

Rock Springs

Approximately 65,000 gallons of crystal clear water pour out of this headspring every minute.
Sponsored by Visit Orlando
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Winter Garden, Florida

Central Florida Railroad Museum

An unsuspecting brick building outside Orlando houses decades of train ephemera.
Sponsored by Visit Orlando
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Orlando, Florida

Lake Nona Sculpture Garden

A public, open-air art exhibit featuring world-renowned sculptures hides in plain sight on the outskirts of Orlando.
Sponsored by Visit Orlando
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Big Bend National Park, Texas

Balanced Rock

This gravity-defying rock formation is one of Big Bend’s natural wonders.
Sponsored by Travel Texas
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Jessieville, Arkansas

Coleman Mine

Crystal hunters can dig for their own stones at this DIY mine in Arkansas’ quartz belt.
Sponsored by Arkansas Tourism
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Hot Springs, Arkansas

Gangster Museum of America

Mobsters came for a soak in the hot springs, and stayed for the illegal gambling and bootlegging.
Sponsored by Arkansas Tourism
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Little Rock, Arkansas

Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden

Art blooms at this unique outdoor gallery along the banks of the Arkansas River.
Sponsored by Arkansas Tourism
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Kingston, Arkansas

Hawksbill Crag

This impressive ledge seems to float above the Upper Buffalo Wilderness.
Sponsored by Arkansas Tourism
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Ayden, North Carolina

Skylight Inn BBQ

This family-run joint has been going whole hog for nearly 100 years.
Sponsored by Visit North Carolina
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Lumberton, North Carolina

Lumberton River Walk

Saunter along the banks of one of North Carolina’s wildest rivers
Sponsored by Visit North Carolina
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