Johnson City, Tennessee
The Last Boone Bear Tree
The last tree on which Pioneer Daniel Boone carved that he "cilled" a bear during his journeys.
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Johnson City, Tennessee
The last tree on which Pioneer Daniel Boone carved that he "cilled" a bear during his journeys.
Sunrise, Florida
Curated collection of classic cars restored to immaculate condition.
Nashville, Tennessee
Jack White's record store is the only place in the world that records live shows direct-to-acetate.
Augusta, Georgia
A towering tribute to the Godfather of Soul.
Hendersonville, North Carolina
This hands-on museum houses roughly 80 vintage pinball machines and arcade games.
Tampa, Florida
Rescued, handpainted reproductions of iconic Francisco Goya paintings, now in a hotel.
Anna Maria, Florida
This small cottage once fell into Tampa Bay but was rescued and restored.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Built in the 19th century, this bucket has been to two World’s Fairs.
Portland, Oregon
A 17-acre urban oasis featuring a pollinator garden, heritage trees, and an aerial tree walk.
Bluefield, West Virginia
A once-abandoned school building converted into a fantastical multi-level art installation and haven for Appalachian artists.
Madison, Wisconsin
The only thing these street signs will help you navigate is your imagination.
Salt Lake City, Utah
This former wildlife sanctuary is being transformed into an art park.
Nashville, Tennessee
The grave of the 19th-century sea captain who coined the phrase "Old Glory" can be found in this quiet cemetery.
Mountainair, New Mexico
The remains of Abó, Gran Quivera, and Qurai are monuments to the long, complicated history of the Indigenous people of the Southwest.
Nashville, Tennessee
An ode to iconic Nashville locations.
Hollywood, Florida
An oddity shop inspired by the history of the circus.
Sewanee, Tennessee
A natural sandstone bridge hidden in the Sewanee forest.
Roswell, New Mexico
Hidden in the New Mexico desert southeast of Roswell, nine small deep lakes formed inside sinkholes.
McMinnville, Oregon
A 36-ton remnant of the last Ice Age now resides amid picturesque vineyards.
Live Oak, Florida
This abandoned bridge is now a favorite haunt for graffiti artists.
Conway, South Carolina
This tiny chapel next to a highway provides weary travelers a place to rest, pray, or maybe even get married.
Palm Springs, California
This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.
Bend, Oregon
The world's last remaining store of its kind.
Portland, Oregon
Instead of fruit, the branches of this tree are brimming with hopes and dreams.