Wichita, Kansas
Keeper of the Plains
The grandson of a Kiowa chief created what has become the iconic symbol of a city on the Plains.
Places I've been
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Wichita, Kansas
The grandson of a Kiowa chief created what has become the iconic symbol of a city on the Plains.
Lawrence, Kansas
The quirky collection includes treasures like Elvis' underwear, Bob Barker's toothbrush, and hundreds of sock monkeys.
Hartford, Connecticut
A portrait of the Charter Oak hangs in a frame made from the Charter Oak.
Groton, Connecticut
This small-town pizzeria won the Hollywood lottery.
New Haven, Connecticut
Yale University's home for rare works, including the mysterious Voynich Manuscript.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
This enigmatic building features numerous architectural styles.
Leadville, Colorado
This fully restored synagogue explores the American Jewish experience along the old frontier.
Leadville, Colorado
An enthusiastically interactive mining museum that won't let black lung ruin the fun.
Antonito, Colorado
An antique narrow gauge railway line still running through the Colorado and New Mexico mountains.
Leadville, Colorado
At one time this small mining village was the highest town in America but now it sits abandoned while the mine churns on.
Durango, Colorado
This spectacular track has run continuously since 1882.
CaƱon City, Colorado
The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.
Boulder City, Nevada
A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.
Boulder City, Nevada
Experience a charming 1930s version of "infotainment."
Los Angeles, California
Iconic Los Angeles residence famous for its 19 statues of Michelangelo's David.
Los Angeles, California
The largest collection of two headed animals in the world.
Riverside, California
This California tree is the single source of the state's entire orange industry.
Los Angeles, California
The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.
El Segundo, California
Made famous by cable TV, this oddball collection of antiques and collectibles is a cut above the rest.
Los Angeles, California
These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.
Little Rock, Arkansas
A beautiful South Korean gate and garden in Little Rock honors American Taekwondo.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
A small side chapel in Santa Fe's basilica is home to the oldest statute of the Virgin Mary in North America.
Hatch, New Mexico
A wealth of pop culture statuary and green chile dishes give this roadside restaurant clout.