Los Angeles, California
The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.
Places I've been
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Los Angeles, California
Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.
Lewes, Delaware
World War II-era bunkers are hidden under the beaches of this picturesque park, which is still scattered with wartime watchtowers.
Skagway, Alaska
A historic freight system that found the true gold rush is in tourism.
Rochester, New York
Rochester's signature culinary delicacy.
Boulder City, Nevada
A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.
Atlanta, Georgia
A slanted tomb honors the faithful, furry companion of the Georgia Tech student body.
Rochester, New York
The home, museum, and death site of Kodak's influential founder.
Oak Brook, Illinois
Museum dedicated to the art of cutting and polishing stones.
Sedona, Arizona
The world's only teal arches exist in a city that cares more about its aesthetic than an Instagram influencer.
Pittsford, New York
Eclectic architecture in the woods of New York.
Boulder City, Nevada
Experience a charming 1930s version of "infotainment."
New York, New York
The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.
Niagara Falls, New York
Toxic waste disaster that founded the Superfund program.
New York, New York
A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.
Key West, Florida
The highway's southernmost spot is a beloved local attraction.
Boston, Massachusetts
A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.
Brooklyn, New York
A modern zoetrope on the New York City subway.
Juneau, Alaska
A rare chance to get up close and personal with a 13-mile ribbon of ice near downtown Juneau.
Rochester, New York
Comprehensive gaming collection of over 30,000 electronic games and consoles.
Las Vegas, Nevada
An overlooked monument to the celebrity gangster who helped put the sin in Sin City.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
A local prank turned town icon.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.
Santa Monica, California
A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.
Key West, Florida
A monument celebrating the idea of reaching inaccessible places.