Redlands, Colorado
Independence Monument
For over a century, it has been a tradition to raise a flag at the top of this 450-foot sandstone pillar on the 4th of July.
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Redlands, Colorado
For over a century, it has been a tradition to raise a flag at the top of this 450-foot sandstone pillar on the 4th of July.
Bailey, Colorado
This hot dog-shaped diner has moved all around Colorado, but has never been to New York.
Golden, Colorado
The final resting place of American icon Buffalo Bill, and a museum that aids in telling his tale.
Washington, D.C.
The oldest building in the District of Columbia was preserved because of a mistaken connection to George Washington.
Washington, D.C.
The first memorial dedicated solely to the Black troops who fought for the Union.
Washington, D.C.
Railroad officials in the early 1900s sought to spare travelers the sight of Roman soldiers’ private parts.
Mexican Hat, Utah
This balancing rock is one of Utah's most unusual geological formations.
Paris, Tennessee
A 70-foot replica of the famed Eiffel Tower.
Spearfish, South Dakota
This vintage train once gave new meaning to “swimming upstream.”
Deadwood, South Dakota
Seth Bullock, the sheriff of Deadwood, built this town immediately after Teddy Roosevelt’s death in 1919.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
More than 7,000 gallons of water pour over these cascading red quartzite waterfalls every second.
Keystone, South Dakota
This towering wooden Sasquatch was carved with a chainsaw.
Scranton, Pennsylvania
The train collection of an eccentric New England seafood mogul is now a National Historical Site.
New Plymouth, Ohio
The remains of a massive blast furnace in what was once one of the country's largest iron-producing regions.
Missoula, Montana
A classic carnival ride that was carved to be untouchable.
West Glacier, Montana
Spectacular views await visitors to this lake.
Cut Bank, Montana
A colossal concrete penguin announces this Montana town as the coldest spot in America. But is it really?
Three Forks, Montana
The source of America's longest river is also a historical landmark and the start of a famous nude run.
Saint Ignatius, Montana
This landmark church at the Flathead Reservation mission features 58 ceiling and wall frescoes painted by the mission's cook.
Sappington, Missouri
Giant works of art interspersed throughout meadows and woodlands offer a new discovery at every turn.
Salem, Massachusetts
A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.
Boston, Massachusetts
Created by a local artist, these quirky sculptures each have their own names and personalities.
Quinter, Kansas
These otherworldly limestone formations jut out from the Kansas prairie.
Amana, Iowa
Step back in time while shopping inside this local store.