Manteo, North Carolina
The Mother Vine
Perhaps the oldest vine in North America, this sprawling plant helps make a sweet wine.
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Point Harbor, North Carolina
World's Largest Hammock
The perfect place to take a family of giants for a beach vacation.
Nags Head, North Carolina
Jockey's Ridge
This shifting North Carolina sand dune is an odd little desert surrounded by oceanic forest life.
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
Monument to a Century of Flight
Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.
Corolla, North Carolina
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.
Corolla, North Carolina
Corolla Wild Horses
One of the best places to see wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs in the United States.
Poplar Branch, North Carolina
Grave Digger's Dungeon
The Cadillac Ranch for monster truck aficionados.
Victoria, British Columbia
Fan Tan Alley
The narrowest street in Canada was once a spot for dastardly doings, now a historic piece of Chinatown.
Bremerton, Washington
Sail of the USS Parche
The only surviving piece of a submarine said to be the most decorated vessel in U.S. history.
Seattle, Washington
Psychic Chicken of Seattle
Deep into the lower floors of Pike Place, find a date with fowl fate.
Seattle, Washington
Museum of Pop Culture
A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.
Sitka, Alaska
Saint Michael's Cathedral
The first Russian Orthodox church in North America and an Alaskan landmark.
Zavikon Island, Ontario
Zavikon Island
The purported world's shortest international bridge connects a homeowner in Canada to his backyard in New York.
Chippewa Bay, New York
Singer Castle
This island castle contains enough secret passageways to support a season of Scooby-Doo episodes.
Ottawa, Ontario
Dinosaur Crossing Signs and Statues
These prehistoric replicas were based on actual skeletal remains.
Ottawa, Ontario
Château Laurier
The mastermind behind this palatial hotel perished on the Titanic weeks before its grand opening.
Potsdam, New York
Potty Gardens
Three gardens with toilets and urinals filled with bright flowers started as a protest against zoning rules.
Saratoga Springs, New York
Orenda Spring Tufa
A beautiful multicolored mound formed by the mineral deposits of the Orenda Spring.
Saratoga Springs, New York
Spit and Spat
Two mermen, eternally spitting into each other's mouths.
Ogdensburg, New York
Frederic Remington Art Museum
Located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, this mansion is home to a massive art collection.
Seattle, Washington
Gum Wall
A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Underground
A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.
Juneau, Alaska
Patsy Ann Statue
Known as the “Official Greeter of Juneau,” this dog still welcomes ships and their passengers to Alaska.
Juneau, Alaska
Aquilean Whale Tail Sculptures
A whale of a public art display towers atop Juneau's cruise ship dock.
