Point Pleasant, West Virginia
Mothman Museum
A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.
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Point Pleasant, West Virginia
Point Pleasant Battlefield Memorial
The site of the one and only battle of Lord Dunmore's War.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
Mothman Statue
This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.
Bloomington, Minnesota
The Mall of America
Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...
Onsted, Michigan
Prehistoric Forest Amusement Park
The remains of an abandoned dinosaur theme park litter the woods just off the highway.
Dayton, Ohio
"Stumpy" John Silver
This stuffed pigeon of war had the very serious name "John Silver" until he lost a leg in battle.
Riverside, Ohio
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Inside houses a vast collection of military aircraft and missiles spanning the ages.
Traverse City, Michigan
Tunnels of Traverse City State Hospital
A subterranean world of tunnels links several buildings of this rare 19th-century asylum.
Battle Creek, Michigan
'A. Lincoln'
A massive portrait of Abraham Lincoln created with approximately 24,500 pennies.
Ozone, Arkansas
Glory Hole Falls
In the Ozarks, a waterfall shoots out from a glorious hole.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs Beer
This Arkansas town is known for its gangster history, its healing waters, and now its brews.
Rochester, Minnesota
Corn Water Tower
This water tower has been a staple of the Rochester skyline since 1931.
Effingham, Illinois
America's Largest Cross
Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.
Cleveland, Ohio
West Side Market
This spectacular public market has got meat, fish, vegetables, baked goods, and enough kielbasa for a lifetime.
Cleveland, Ohio
Steamship William G. Mather
This steamer is known as "The ship that built Cleveland."
Washington, D.C.
Georgetown Waterfront
The little-known, 300-year history of the area includes former lives as a bustling tobacco port, parking lot, and industrial dump.
Washington, D.C.
Tudor Place
A historic estate packed with George Washington's heirlooms, and its own nuclear bunker.
Washington, D.C.
Old Stone House
The oldest building in the District of Columbia was preserved because of a mistaken connection to George Washington.
Washington, D.C.
Roman Legionnaire Modesty Shields
Railroad officials in the early 1900s sought to spare travelers the sight of Roman soldiers’ private parts.
Washington, D.C.
Library Of Congress Gutenberg Bible
One of the three perfect vellum copies of this historic book known to exist is on display in a specially-designed case.
Washington, D.C.
Summerhouse
A hidden gem on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
Washington, D.C.
Andrew W. Mellon Memorial Fountain
A spectacular tribute to statesman and philanthropist Andrew Mellon.
Washington, D.C.
Peacock Room
This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.
Washington, D.C.
Sergeant Stubby
The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.
