Dunmore, West Virginia
Thorny Mountain Fire Tower
This lookout tower built in the 1930s is now an in-demand cabin with what might be the best view of the Seneca State Forest.
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Dunmore, West Virginia
This lookout tower built in the 1930s is now an in-demand cabin with what might be the best view of the Seneca State Forest.
Mt Nebo, West Virginia
A lighthouse on this West Virginia lake started as a joke, then the forces of nature helped make it a reality.
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Home to an eclectic collection of over 200 vintage motorcycles, Americana, and some of the most extraordinary antiques from all around the world.
Frackville, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s creepiest roadside attraction is a haunting example of roadside kitsch.
Lexington, Virginia
The final home of the most famous horse of the American Civil War.
Durham, North Carolina
Don't be surprised if you see a long-necked dinosaur peeking out from among the trees in Northgate Park.
West Orange, New Jersey
Thomas Edison's home and final resting place also boasts an impressive garage, where some of the earliest electric cars are on display.
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
A park in a small Pennsylvania town is home to an original sculpture by one of its native sons, legendary artist and activist Keith Haring.
Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
A billionaire heiress' menagerie of animals were lovingly laid to rest on the grounds of her former estate.
Pineville, North Carolina
These cabins mark the site where our 11th president was born (probably).
Prince, West Virginia
In the mountains of West Virginia is this perfectly preserved Art Deco train station.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
This unique creation was made by the largest manufacturer of Christmas bulbs in 1946 to honor those returning from World War II.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
A former plant in one of the hubs of U.S. steelmaking has been turned into this museum celebrating the history of American industry.
Holmdel, New Jersey
This water tower commemorates the invention of the transistor on this site in 1947.
San Diego, California
A secluded hilltop monument marks the final resting place of Lucy, Presidio Park's beloved white deer.
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Honorable ranks graduating from the prestigious Army War College work hard to maintain their high standards of honor and erase those who don't.
Beveren, Belgium
The ruins of a castle sat decaying in this park for years before a massive renovation restored this area to its past beauty.
Bordentown, New Jersey
A New Jersey state park that was once Napoleon's brother's sprawling estate.
Raritan, New Jersey
In the 19th century, this canal provided power to mills, machine shops, and other businesses in the area.
Austinville, Virginia
This tower was once used to create ammunition for early settlers.
Jersey City, New Jersey
Prank calls to this place, originally the "Tube Bar," inspired the creation of a Simpsons character.
Newport News, Virginia
This former POW camp was transformed into a Cold War missile installation.
Salisbury, Maryland
A tribute to two brothers' artistic endeavors.