Laurel, Maryland
On the Brink
A haunting exhibit in a wildlife refuge center highlights threatened species and the conservation efforts needed to save them.
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Laurel, Maryland
A haunting exhibit in a wildlife refuge center highlights threatened species and the conservation efforts needed to save them.
Washington, D.C.
The hidden offices underneath Memorial Bridge have been locked up since 1976.
Lafayette, Colorado
According to local legend, a tree grew from the stake that killed this alleged vampire. In reality, he probably died from influenza.
Broomfield, Colorado
The final resting spot of the Colorado Transportation Department's beloved unofficial mascot.
Houston, Texas
A taste of Middle Earth, in the middle of the Bayou City.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Small teepee-like houses built for TB patients have become sheds, studios, and bus stops around Colorado Springs.
Petersburg, Virginia
An innovative attempt to break a siege in the American Civil War still scars the earth today.
Fairfield, Ohio
An unusual, super-sized grocery adventure awaits in an Ohio suburb.
Tampa, Florida
A tiny, unassuming park in Tampa that belongs to the Republic of Cuba.
Madeira Beach, Florida
Visitors flock to see this church tower's unintended feature: It happens to resemble a giant chicken from multiple points of view.
Tampa, Florida
An oddities shop that dabbles in the deathly and beautiful.
Essex, Connecticut
This classic steam-powered train takes tourists on a nostalgic trip around the Connecticut River Valley.
Brian Head, Utah
Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.
Utah
The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.
Hurricane, Utah
A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.
Springdale, Utah
The hike through a narrow river flanked by the 2,000-foot-tall walls of Zion Canyon is one of the best in the world.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The tallest monument in a historic New Orleans cemetery was prompted by romance and dash of pettiness.
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
This historic old movie house was the scene of one of the Blob's most iconic attacks.
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
An eccentric priest's tribute to George Washington, this chapel tells the story of the American Revolution.
Lewes, Delaware
World War II-era bunkers are hidden under the beaches of this picturesque park, which is still scattered with wartime watchtowers.
Wilmington, Delaware
This splendid Versailles-inspired mansion has the largest French-style formal gardens in North America.
Florence, Kentucky
After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.
North Bend, Ohio
This tower-tomb honors a president who only held office for a little over a month but dedicated his life to his country.