Trumansburg, New York
Taughannock Giant
A reproduction of a giant humanoid "fossil," a hoax buried locally for construction crews to find and gain national attention.
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Trumansburg, New York
A reproduction of a giant humanoid "fossil," a hoax buried locally for construction crews to find and gain national attention.
Interlaken, New York
The final resting place for the famed creator and narrator of "The Twilight Zone."
Ray, Ohio
A slab of sandstone covered with mysterious 1,000-year-old rock carvings from a vanished North American culture.
McArthur, Ohio
The only remnant of a small mining town is an abandoned railroad tunnel that is steeped in ghostly lore.
Munfordville, Kentucky
A local scoured more than 1,000 acres for stone to create his masterpiece.
Soldotna, Alaska
Open day and night, a church with three pews and Bibles.
Anchorage, Alaska
During the summer, surfers in Alaska take advantage of this inlet’s unusual water patterns.
Homer, Alaska
The largest collection of ornamental hair combs on the planet.
Captain Cook, Hawaii
A priest with no formal artistic training used basic house paint to create gorgeous religious scenes inside this historic church.
Chester, England
Western Europe's only representation of a Roman goddess still in its original location sits in an unassuming park.
Cave City, Kentucky
Amazing taxidermy dioramas from the 1960s in a cement building meant to look like an ice cave.
Anchorage, Alaska
Internationally recognized group that works to protect the wolf and educate the public about its plight.
Talkeetna, Alaska
This whimsical stacked cabin looks like something out of a children's book.
Cleveland, Georgia
A museum and doll store featuring a surreal and super sanitized version of where babies come from.
Gainesville, Georgia
A mysterious inscription may hold a clue about the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke.
Dublin, Ireland
A mysterious plaque to the even more mysterious "Fr. Pat Noise," killed in "suspicious circumstances."
Rhinelander, Wisconsin
The menacing creature had a tremendous influence on the local culture before being exposed as a hoax.
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.
Louisville, Kentucky
This 19th century mansion façade adorned with immigrant patriotism is a symbol of Louisville’s history.
Fairbanks, Alaska
The sculpture's largest spire points directly toward the North Star.
London, England
The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.
Juneau, Alaska
Often mistaken for an office building, inside this venue is an amazing collection of Native Alaskan art.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
This Niagara Falls tourist trap is a world bright with neon and curiosities that will inspire love, hate, or a mixture of both.
Niagara Falls, New York
Western New York's largest independent bookstore doubles as a historical repository of all things Niagara Falls.