International Falls, Minnesota
Smokey Bear Park
Home to a 26-foot-tall statue of an American icon.
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International Falls, Minnesota
Home to a 26-foot-tall statue of an American icon.
Las Vegas, Nevada
An enormous illuminated figure dances on the Las Vegas strip.
Las Vegas, Nevada
One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.
Menomonie, Wisconsin
The tragic death of 19-year-old Mabel Tainter in 1886 led to the construction of this unique Victorian-era theater in the northern woods of Wisconsin.
Menomonie, Wisconsin
This park harkens back to frontier life in Wisconsin.
Dyersville, Iowa
A pop-culture attraction outside of Dyersville, Iowa, hits a home run.
Des Moines, Iowa
Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.
Ames, Iowa
Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.
Clear Lake, Iowa
A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.
Rochester, Minnesota
This water tower has been a staple of the Rochester skyline since 1931.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Thousands of people walk over this fantastic work of art every day, but how many notice it?
Wilmington, Delaware
A drab two-story office space in Delaware is a hidden tax haven for Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and over half the Fortune 500 companies.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alexander Hamilton’s creation caused quite a bit of controversy.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.
Jackson, New Hampshire
The highest point in the state of New Hampshire, and while unlikely "the worst weather in the world," it sure seems that way to hikers.
Littleton, New Hampshire
According to the experts at the Guinness World's Record office, this is the longest candy counter in the world.
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Even Henry David Thoreau found this glacial pothole irresistible.
Lincoln, New Hampshire
The Old Man of the Mountain’s less-famous, but still beloved little brother is said to resemble a leader of the Abenaki tribe.
Littleton, New Hampshire
A town wears its heart on the sleeve of a smiling girl, arms flung wide open in a cheerful greeting for all who encounter her.
Salem, Massachusetts
A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.
Salem, Massachusetts
Statue in Salem of the woman who starred as the witch Samantha in the sitcom "Bewitched."
Salem, Massachusetts
The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.
Boston, Massachusetts
One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.
Boston, Massachusetts
The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.