Waukegan, Illinois
Dead River
A river with some unusual, and occasionally dangerous, habits.
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Waukegan, Illinois
A river with some unusual, and occasionally dangerous, habits.
Waukesha, Wisconsin
A forgotten Cold War relic hidden in the outskirts of a Wisconsin city.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Literally a million fascinating cartographic artifacts are held in this sprawling university collection.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
What appears to be a wizard's lair in Milwaukee actually houses a massive water pipe.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.
Lincoln, Illinois
Today this bizarre rooftop phone booth seems like a piece of kitsch but it was once used to spot disastrous storms.
Hillsboro, Indiana
Enjoy classic musicals with a home-cooked meal at this former staple of American social life.
Windsor, Illinois
A 30-foot-tall goat tower in central Illinois is home to a herd of Swiss ungulates.
Atlanta, Illinois
While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.
Bloomington, Illinois
A giant wooden statue of one of the greatest pitchers in 19th-century baseball.
Urbana, Illinois
The oldest experimental corn field in America is still creating better ways to grow crops.
Lerna, Illinois
The 40-year-old machine serves soda quicker than you can catch it for a mere 75 cents a pop.
Urbana, Illinois
The house is an iconic pilgrimage site for fans of the Illinois-based emo band.
Key West, Florida
"We Seceded Where Others Failed."
Punta Gorda, Florida
This outdoor mural is one stop on a walking trail that weaves art and history together to tell a tale of local history.
Summerland Key, Florida
Bat house that has only ever housed bat for one night; they all flew away and never came back.
Sanibel, Florida
The bizarre story of the mysterious death and hidden treasure of one of Sanibel Island's early homesteaders.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Kitschy nautical-themed bar has offered mermaid shows and underwater ballet since 1956.
Key Biscayne, Florida
Located within a historic park, the beacon is the oldest standing structure in Miami.
North Miami Beach, Florida
A gaudy painted elephant stands in memory of south Florida's fallen carnies.
Estero, Florida
Former utopian colony based on the belief that the universe exists in a hollow sphere.
Miami, Florida
A perfect circle of 24 mysterious holes dates back to prehistoric times.
Miami, Florida
This sculpture in the Miami Design District is one of the few public works of Virgil Abloh, an internationally recognized fashion designer and creative.
Sunrise, Florida
Curated collection of classic cars restored to immaculate condition.