Helen, Georgia
Nora Mill Granary
A historic gristmill that still produces flour and grits the old-fashioned way.
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Helen, Georgia
A historic gristmill that still produces flour and grits the old-fashioned way.
Helen, Georgia
This lovely burial mound is actually a replica that was installed after archeologists excavated the original.
Wilson, North Carolina
A piece of outsider public art accompanied by a strange urban legend.
Durham, North Carolina
Born from segregation and exclusion, Durham’s Black Wall Street is now a living reminder of the city’s past
High Point, North Carolina
A six-foot pair of socks hangs from a drawer of the world's largest bureau.
Durham, North Carolina
Don't be surprised if you see a long-necked dinosaur peeking out from among the trees in Northgate Park.
Bath, England
This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.
Segovia, Spain
This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.
Segovia, Spain
One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'
Seville, Spain
The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Toronto, Ontario
This Hindu temple is an architectural marvel designed and built according to ancient Indian principles.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Yo, Adrian!
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Giant busts of 42 U.S. presidents sit, crumbling in a field in Virginia.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Thomas Jefferson's estate is home to hundreds of varieties of historic fruits and vegetables.
Charlottesville, Virginia
The story behind the mysterious symbol painted in front of the historic university's famous Rotunda.
Richmond, Virginia
This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.
Bangor, Maine
The eccentric mansion of one of the most popular horror authors of modern times.
Houlton, Maine
This massive solar system model is sprawled out across Maine's suburban wilderness.
Saint John, New Brunswick
These powerful, if squat, Canadian waterfalls flow in different directions depending on the time of day.
Millinocket, Maine
This nature mural exists to protect the surrounding environment and its own canvas from destruction.
Reno, Nevada
The only surviving prototype of Buckminster Fuller's revolutionary car.
Sacramento, California
The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.