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Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

A touching tribute to the "Queen of Soul."

One of the deepest springs in Missouri.

A facility built in 1992 for an underground nuclear test remains in place today.

This trench, some 2,300 feet long, is only the most prominent relic of a largely forgotten episode of placer mining on the east slope of the Sierra Nevada.

An abandoned munitions storage facility with a rich architectural history.

A historic, scenic mill that was forced to close due to overlogging.

This former mining railroad is one of the best-preserved short lines in North America.

A Byzantine-style concrete artwork pays tribute to a 17th-century saint.

The lesser-known Alice sculpture of Central Park dedicated to the “godmother of American children.”

An average of 33 million gallons of water pour out of the collapsed cave at the heart of this spherical spring.

An art gallery home to a plethora of art from local artists who can often be seen hard at work.

See prehistoric footprints, plus two complete mastodon skeletons.

Despite the name, it's unclear if this small depression in northern Nye County was actually caused by falling space debris.

Irontown was founded in 1868, as a second attempt to mine iron from the nearby Iron Mountain.

At the top of the hour, this steam-powered clock's eight brass whistles play "Back Home Again in Indiana."

An abandoned World War II bunker is part of a chain that runs throughout Washington.

Although it also features red, orange, and variegated cliffs of Navajo Sandstone, this state park is often overshadowed by its more famous neighbor.

Mysterious installations bring levity and light to a sometimes stodgy city.

This monument owes its name to a quote by the famous civil rights activist and journalist.

This small, nautical gift shop is home to a 500-pound behemoth.

These unique rock formations were created during the Ice Age.

This Colorado fire station has been in continuous operation for more than a century.

At a mile long, the Fort Madison Bridge is the largest double-decker swing-span bridge in the world.