Denver, Colorado
The Grave of Silas Soule
In a dry, neglected cemetery lies the unassuming grave of a soldier vilified in life but celebrated in death.
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Denver, Colorado
In a dry, neglected cemetery lies the unassuming grave of a soldier vilified in life but celebrated in death.
Denver, Colorado
A downtown park built on top of unclaimed graves.
Denver, Colorado
A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas.
Cork, Ireland
This Irish museum in a historic 19th century market pays tribute to the glory of butter.
Athlone, Ireland
The oldest pub in Ireland may also be the oldest surviving bar in the entire world.
Dublin, Ireland
The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.
Ulm, Germany
The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.
Friedrichshafen, Germany
Enter the cabin of a life-sized Hindenburg replica.
Dachau, Germany
The prototype for all Nazi concentration camps.
Schwangau, Germany
The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”
Alexandria, Virginia
Taste the white whiskey that the United States' first president once distilled and enjoyed.
Denver, Colorado
Once a mortuary that held the remains of Buffalo Bill, this Denver hotspot is now a death-fixated restaurant.
Estes Park, Colorado
Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."
Trinidad, Colorado
The scene of one of the darkest moments in American labor history has been left essentially untouched since the tragedy.
Denver, Colorado
The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).
Central City, Colorado
This deserted Gold Rush town is home to a Masonic lodge that, strangely enough, still holds meetings.
Bailey, Colorado
This hot dog-shaped diner has moved all around Colorado, but has never been to New York.
U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado
Air Force Academy Chapel made of 100 identical tetrahedrons works to inspire those of all religions.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
This grand stone tower was dedicated to a famed American humorist almost by coincidence.
Breckenridge, Colorado
Each year, teams of the world's best snow sculptors have 65 hours to create frozen masterpieces.
Pueblo, Colorado
This three-mile concrete levee in Pueblo, Colorado was transformed into the world’s longest painting.
Grand Lake, Colorado
The remains of an early 1900s dude ranch that operated until the 1970s.
Washington, D.C.
Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.