West Bend, Iowa
Father Paul Dobberstein's Grotto of the Redemption
A four story, football field-sized, nine-grotto creation made of shells, minerals, and rare stones.
Places Chris McKay Recommends
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Places this traveler recommends.
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Lake Itasca, Minnesota
Headwaters of the Mississippi River
At this Minnesota state park you can easily wade across the source of the mighty Mississippi.
Photo: Lake Quinault Lodge
Quinault, Washington
Lake Quinault Lodge
Photo: Adrita Khaund
Snoqualmie, Washington
Salish Lodge & Spa
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Corbett, Oregon
Multnomah Falls
A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.
Photo: Ryan Oyagak
Utqiagvik, Alaska
Utqiagvik Visitor Center
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Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Center of the Nation Monument
Yes, this monument is aware that it is about 20 miles away from the actual center of the United States.
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Lebanon, Kansas
Geographic Center of the Contiguous United States
Small plaque marks the spot, but the true center is located about half a mile away on a private pig farm.
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Neah Bay, Washington
Cape Flattery
At the most northwestern point of the contiguous United States lies a trail leading through an ancient forest to stunning cliff-side vistas and massive oceanside caves.
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Lubec, Maine
West Quoddy Head Lighthouse
This candy-striped tower is the farthest east you can go in the United States.
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Shingleton, Michigan
Chapel Rock
This lone tree and dramatic sandstone outcropping are so beloved by Michiganders they can be found on one of the state’s coins.
