Bedford, Indiana
Bluespring Caverns
The longest navigable underground river in the United States is home to countless blind and albino animals.
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Bedford, Indiana
The longest navigable underground river in the United States is home to countless blind and albino animals.
Casey, Illinois
The world's largest collection of the world's largest objects is in one small Illinois town.
Put-in-Bay, Ohio
The world's tallest doric column is this Ohio monument to a naval victory in the War of 1812.
Dublin, Ohio
The inventor of a number of hybrid corn species is immortalized with a field of giant corn.
Cincinnati, Ohio
What is it about mushrooms that makes people wish they lived inside of them?
West Liberty, Ohio
These sub-farmland caves are home to a majestic stalactite known as the "Crystal King."
Cincinnati, Ohio
Where beautiful signs live on forever.
Florence, Kentucky
After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.
Louisville, Kentucky
One of the greatest boxers and humanitarians to ever live chose his hometown as his final resting place.
Louisville, Kentucky
The largest cemetery in Louisville is the final resting place of Col. Sanders and Muhammad Ali.
Louisville, Kentucky
The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.
Cave City, Kentucky
One of the few surviving "Wigwam"-themed motels.
Cave City, Kentucky
Prehistoric animals decorate this popular outdoor park.
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
The world's longest known cave system.
Springfield, Illinois
When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
Nashville, Tennessee
This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.
Shelby, North Carolina
This museum is dedicated to the workers that help keep the power on.
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Andy Griffith's hometown has made itself up to look like the fictional town of Mayberry.
Sterling, Virginia
These unusual rooms on wheels are holdovers from the 1960s.
Arlington, Virginia
This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.
Grafton, West Virginia
A beautiful hidden gem in central West Virginia.
Green Bank, West Virginia
This rural community has attracted both scientists and techno-refugees due to its federally-mandated lack of technology.
Zanesville, Ohio
A circle of giant painted vases in the former pottery capital of the United States.
Peninsula, Ohio
A throwback train ride transports passengers through one of the lesser-known national parks in the country.