Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Jefferson Rock
This shale formation along the Appalachian Trail once inspired the third president of the United States.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
This shale formation along the Appalachian Trail once inspired the third president of the United States.
Boonsboro, Maryland
Bizarre Cavern.
Bedford, Pennsylvania
Overshadowed by quilts, the artistry of these patterned textiles went underappreciated for too long.
Farmington, Pennsylvania
The penultimate and final resting places of British General Edward Braddock—minus a few bits and pieces.
Farmington, Pennsylvania
The site of the little-known Pennsylvania battle that sparked the Seven Years' War.
Weston, West Virginia
A particularly creepy abandoned hospital that sparks interest for lovers of the supernatural.
Mt Nebo, West Virginia
A lighthouse on this West Virginia lake started as a joke, then the forces of nature helped make it a reality.
Pocahontas, Virginia
A literal in-depth look at one of the United States' most cherished coal mines and the questionable working conditions of its laborers
Bristol, Virginia
Country fans may flock to Nashville's music scene, but this Appalachian town is where the genre was born.
Yuma, Arizona
Walk through the actual strap iron cells and solitary chambers of Arizona Territory’s first prison.
Felicity, California
Semi-recognized center of the world, with many oddities.
San Diego, California
A blast from the past in central San Diego.
La Jolla, California
Go deep on these fascinating fish, and get a bonus lesson on the importance of marine conservation.
La Jolla, California
A dramatic coastline that’s home to a rare pine tree.
Irvine, California
One of the largest helium balloons in the U.S. is a 112-foot ginormous orange.
Niland, California
An off-grid art installation that encourages its visitors to imagine a world without waste.
Mecca, California
The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.
Palm Springs, California
This bright and bubbly Palm Springs hotel was the brainchild of an iconic drag queen.
Palm Springs, California
An ancient mineral hot spring sits at the middle of this combination cultural center and spa.
Palm Springs, California
Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.
Thousand Palms, California
Hike amid the palm trees that thrive among Southern California's Indio Hills.
Rancho Mirage, California
You don't have to be a diplomat to visit the so-called Camp David of the West.
Grand Junction, Colorado
This remote Colorado canyon is home to the second-largest collection of natural arches in the world.
Budhanilkantha, Nepal
A Buddhist nunnery perched high above Kathmandu Valley in the foothills of the Himalayas.