Kinderhook, New York
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
At this farm in upstate New York, the former president plotted his reelection campaign.
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Kinderhook, New York
At this farm in upstate New York, the former president plotted his reelection campaign.
Kinderhook, New York
The schoolhouse where Jesse Merwin, the inspiration for the "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" character, once taught.
Albany, New York
The largest Walmart Supercenter in the United States, referred to affectionately as “Mallmart,” has served the residents of Albany, New York, since 1994.
Rome, New York
A 10-foot-tall concrete Alley Oop statue left over from World War II now stands on the side of the road.
Rome, New York
An interesting look into 18th-century American history.
Oneida, New York
Possibly the smallest church in the world floats in the middle of a pond.
Canastota, New York
Celebrating the greatest pugilists the world has ever known.
Syracuse, New York
This Art Deco fortress in upstate New York gives Manhattan's vaunted examples of the style a run for their money.
Cazenovia, New York
A mummy and sarcophagus are part of the many wonders in this library's collection.
Buffalo, New York
This sprawling collection of saintly relics includes such fascinations as wood from the Cross of Jesus and threads from Mary's veil.
Niagara Falls, New York
Genesis of modern hydroelectric power.
Niagara Falls, New York
One of many reminders of Tesla's scientific contributions overlooks the falls which inspired him.
East Aurora, New York
This former hub for crafty philosophers was founded by a writer who died aboard the infamous RMS Lusitania.
Yorklyn, Pennsylvania
An outlandish shoe shaped house built by an eccentric millionaire.
Columbia, Pennsylvania
North America’s largest collection of horological devices and home to a colossal clock with a dizzying array of features.
Darlington, Maryland
Although built to generate electricity for Marylanders, this dam has become an all-you-can-eat buffet for American bald eagles.
Marietta, Pennsylvania
An industrial waste tourist attraction.
Bainbridge, Pennsylvania
These unique rock formations were created during the Ice Age.
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
These tourist trap caverns are said to be the former home of a legendary Pennsylvania Hermit.
Poplar Branch, North Carolina
The Cadillac Ranch for monster truck aficionados.
Frisco, North Carolina
The only known Futuro house in North Carolina sits along a stretch of desolate highway on the Outer Banks. .
Hatteras, North Carolina
This historic sunny-yellow building has an unfortunate connection to the sinking of the Titanic.
Ocracoke, North Carolina
The North Carolina grounds are leased in perpetuity to the British Commonwealth for as long as the WWII sailors are buried there.
New Bern, North Carolina
The humble gravesite of the man who failed to cash in on his Pepsi-cola goldmine.