Winston-Salem, North Carolina
First Official 4th of July Celebration Plaque
This metal disk commemorates the birth of a historic American holiday.
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
This metal disk commemorates the birth of a historic American holiday.
New York, New York
The name of this tiny pocket park tucked between two buildings on Manhattan's Upper West Side is Latin for its location: "seventy-one."
New York, New York
This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.
New York, New York
The oldest living tree in Manhattan comes shrouded in sinister legend.
New York, New York
A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.
New York, New York
There’s a secret bunker inside the Brooklyn Bridge, but the city won’t say where.
New York, New York
This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.
New York, New York
Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.
New York, New York
The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.
Ochopee, Florida
The smallest post office in the United States is no bigger than a broom closet.
Tampa, Florida
These former theme park figures have a new lease on life outside a water plant-turned-restaurant.
Urbana, Illinois
Fragments of a massive unfinished sculpture sit near the main quad of the University of Illinois.
San Francisco, California
This residential door allows San Francisco muggles a glimpse at the wizarding world.
San Francisco, California
This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.
San Francisco, California
A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.
Roanoke, Virginia
Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.
Roanoke, Virginia
An overgrown collection of miniature buildings still stand as evidence of one couple's obsession with The King.
San Antonio, Texas
An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.
San Antonio, Texas
This hidden sculpture garden full of Wild West art is one of San Antonio's best-kept secrets.
San Antonio, Texas
These boots are made for selfies.
Davidson, North Carolina
The first statue of Christ sleeping on a bench in the United States confused its affluent parish.
Hillside, Illinois
Julia Buccola Petta's body was peculiarly well-preserved when it was exhumed six years after her death.
Greensburg, Indiana
For over 100 years, this Indiana town has had a tree growing out the top of the local courthouse.
Johns Island, South Carolina
One of the oldest living oak trees in the Southeast.