Big Rapids, Michigan
Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia
A collection of more than 10,000 racist objects that teaches the atrocities of social injustice and intolerance in American history.
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Big Rapids, Michigan
A collection of more than 10,000 racist objects that teaches the atrocities of social injustice and intolerance in American history.
Hudson, New York
A small Second Empire-style building is one of only seven remaining lighthouses on the Hudson River.
Brooklyn, New York
This unusual apartment building may be Brooklyn's own version of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Savannah, Georgia
This twisty sign depicts the chain's first logo.
London, England
This unassuming alcove in London’s famous Tower Bridge once served to capture, store, and display dead bodies from the River Thames.
Ichihara, Japan
The "largest bathroom stall in the world" offers a unique pit-stop experience.
Pompano Beach, Florida
A tiny twin to Seattle's Fremont troll hides from the Florida sun under the Atlantic Boulevard drawbridge.
Trumansburg, New York
A reproduction of a giant humanoid "fossil," a hoax buried locally for construction crews to find and gain national attention.
Yonkers, New York
An abandoned horticulture institute gloomily presides over rows of derelict and vine-wrought greenhouses.
New York, New York
A large boulder marks the place where the island of Manhattan was purportedly "sold" to the Dutch.
Yonkers, New York
A beautiful, historic location open to the public.
Dobbs Ferry, New York
This dilapidated castle-like structure overlooks the Hudson River at one of its widest points and was once home to nuns.
Stanhope, England
This sandstone tree trunk is a relic from a long-past era when England had a more tropical climate.
Renton, Washington
This unique library spans a mighty river.
Portland, Maine
Accessible only by boat, this centuries-old island fort never saw troops or combat.
West Lafayette, Indiana
Walk in the footsteps of the famed astronaut at Purdue University.
Jordan Valley, Oregon
A ghost town in a remote corner of Oregon hosts a touching tribute to Sacagawea’s son.
Fátima, Portugal
The ancient sauropod tracks found in this former quarry are some of the largest in the world.
Nevada City, California
A grave dedicated to the pioneers who settled California.
Glenduan, New Zealand
An unusual snaking bank of boulders caused by longshore drift.
San Bernardino, California
These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.
Kansas City, Missouri
This unconventional used book store was once in the news for the surprising act of burning books.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Come for the giant taxidermy lion, stay for the knick knacks at this Minneapolis curiosity shop.
Flensburg, Germany
Located in the middle of public park, this cave built in the early 19th century houses an ancient stone sarcophagus.