Pocahontas, Virginia
Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine
A literal in-depth look at one of the United States' most cherished coal mines and the questionable working conditions of its laborers
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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
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
This Hattiesburg museum honors Black Americans who have served in the military, highlighting homegrown heroes.
Glenns Ferry, Idaho
At the site of the most dangerous crossings on the Oregon Trail, a museum explores the complex history of westward migration in America.
Fort Smith, Arkansas
The only brothel on the National Register of Historic Places.
Plant City, Florida
Nearly 200 prehistoric giants lurk among the trees at this theme park.
Alliance, Ohio
A record-size collection of wild-haired troll dolls tells the story of the mythical creature's roots in Scandinavian folklore.
Glen Arbor Township, Michigan
This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.
Florence, Kentucky
After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.
Louisville, Kentucky
The largest cemetery in Louisville is the final resting place of Col. Sanders and Muhammad Ali.
Metropolis, Illinois
You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.
Chicago, Illinois
Small and slightly hidden, the American Writers Museum is preserving the legacy of America's finest authors.
Buffalo, New York
The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.
Memphis, Tennessee
A Memphis park where you can walk the whole Mississippi River in one go.
Memphis, Tennessee
The hotel where Martin Luther King Jr. was shot is now a museum dedicated to his work.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.
Fairfield, Ohio
An unusual, super-sized grocery adventure awaits in an Ohio suburb.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Where beautiful signs live on forever.
St. Louis, Missouri
This is not your typical jungle gym.
Boulder City, Nevada
A lovely park home with a few interesting guests.
Boulder City, Nevada
Experience a charming 1930s version of "infotainment."
Las Vegas, Nevada
“Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza” at this joint filled with Evel Knievel memorabilia.
Sloan, Nevada
Brightly colored 30-foot-tall totems light up the desert sky just outside Las Vegas.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Flashy signs from Las Vegas’s past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.