Once the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this iron railroad bridge was decimated by a tornado.

He’s not from around here.

There are many ways to enjoy this old-growth forest and its views.

Climb the first lighthouse commissioned on a Great Lake to a lookout with peaceful, panoramic views.

Relax over handcrafted ale and gastro-pub grub inside an iconic (and possibly haunted) train station.

Fuel up on comfort food favorites at this local gem that’s also a national landmark.

Explore this unspoiled peninsula with 11 sandy beaches and 13 miles of hiking and biking trails (keep an eye out for soaring bald eagles overhead).

Take a stroll through this centuries-old tunnel of enormous moss-hung evergreens, nestled among the grounds of America’s first public sculpture garden.

The two locations of this landmark ice cream shop scream pure Americana nostalgia.

The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.

Hell on Earth is actually a small town in Michigan where anyone can be mayor for a day.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

After just one epic test blast, this literal loose cannon proved too explosive for combat.

A white oak with property rights.

So many migrating birds roost on the bridge, it has a special summer speed limit.

The lesser-known lost colony of Roanoke was a safe haven for formerly enslaved people during the Civil War.

Perhaps the oldest vine in North America, this sprawling plant helps make a sweet wine.

This shifting North Carolina sand dune is an odd little desert surrounded by oceanic forest life.

Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.

The perfect place to take a family of giants for a beach vacation.

Yo, Adrian!

Sail through this subterranean show cave that is home to a legend that would go on to name nearly everything around it.

Berkeley Springs State Park boasts the nation's only monument commemorating presidential bathing.