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Going-to-the-Sun Road

West Glacier, Montana

Going-to-the-Sun Road

The only road through the heart of Glacier National Park.

Pekin Noodle Parlor

Butte, Montana

Pekin Noodle Parlor

The oldest continuously-operating Chinese restaurant in the United States has been in business since 1911.

Presenting Flannery O'Connor's collection of short stories in front of her childhood home.

Savannah, Georgia

Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home

The childhood home of the award-winning novelist and short story writer.

Song of the Dodo, Montreal

Montreal, Québec

The Song of the Dodo

A 20-foot statue reminds viewers of an extinct species.

The wooden pavers can be hard to distinguish as they run along the length of the street.

New York, New York

Wall Street Palisade

Wooden pavers represent a 17th-century barrier that gave Wall Street its name.

Charleston Light

Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

Charleston Light

This triangular lighthouse is one of the most modern in the U.S.

Miniature railroad tracks and playground equipment.

Opelika, Alabama

Municipal Park

A city park that once housed live spider monkeys and today features a working miniature train.

Exterior.

Chicago, Illinois

The Sullivan Center

Louis Sullivan’s dark, swirling cast-iron designs envelop a popular department store in this Chicago landmark.

One-lane over the river

Hanapepe, Hawaii

Hanapepe Swinging Bridge

An historic, one-lane, pedestrian suspension bridge on Kauai.

The store’s quaint, homey feel captures founder Bill Nelson's dream of creating an “old-fashioned book store.”

Fernandina Beach, Florida

The Book Loft

Amelia Island’s oldest independent bookstore is a cozy oasis for literary exploration.

Tara Theatre

Atlanta, Georgia

Tara Theatre

Built in 1968, this arthouse has kept its movie-palace decor and has its own museum.

Welcome to Hershey’s Chocolate World!

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hershey’s Chocolate World and Hershey Trolley Works

This mobile theater show highlights the story of Hershey through fun facts, unique stories, and plenty of candy samples.

Site of the Original Globe Theatre

London, England

Site of the Original Globe Theatre

The ground on which Shakespeare’s initial playhouse once stood.

Orange World's bright dome is a local landmark.

Kissimmee, Florida

Eli's Orange World

The rounded structure has evolves from service station to citrus to souvenirs to Charley survivor.

In Partnership With Experience Kissimmee
The rock’s name was inspired by the legend of two star-crossed lovers.

Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Blowing Rock

Visit the natural wonder inspired by an indigenous legend and the quaint town that bears its name.

Sponsored By Visit North Carolina
Flood High Water Marks

Paducah, Kentucky

Flood High Water Marks

A visualization of three catastrophic floods that led to the creation of the famed Flood Wall.

The Big Texan Steak Ranch first opened its doors in on Route 66 in 1962.

Amarillo, Texas

Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery

Whether or not you take the 72-ounce steak challenge, there’s plenty of history, fun and Texas-style food at this legendary stop along Route 66.

Maine Beer Company

Freeport, Maine

Maine Beer Company

Suspended from this brewery’s tasting room ceiling is a full-sized fin whale skeleton.

St. Phillip’s Cemetery

Charleston, South Carolina

Gateway Walk

Spend a hour meandering, breathing, and learning along this lovely untouted path that connects historic gardens.

The original owner opened up in the Bay Area in 1920, but came to this location in 1927.

West Hollywood, California

Barney’s Beanery

A legendary West Hollywood bar where celebrities shoot pool with the locals.

‘Giant’ Marfa Mural

Marfa, Texas

‘Giant’ Marfa Mural

Larger-than-life cut-out murals of James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor, dedicated to their 1956 film ‘Giant.’

Front of El Rancho.

Gallup, New Mexico

Historic El Rancho Hotel

John Wayne, Ronald Reagan, and other Hollywood actors have resided in this picturesque Route 66 hotel.

The Elevated Acre

New York, New York

The Elevated Acre

Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.

Sherlock Holmes Statue

London, England

Sherlock Holmes Statue

This tribute to the fictional detective stands at the famous literary character's address.

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