Salem, Massachusetts
Derby Square Bookstore
"Try not to knock anything over!"
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Salem, Massachusetts
"Try not to knock anything over!"
Cambridge, Massachusetts
The thousands of shades on display — some toxic, others impossibly rare — are a library of more than just color.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
This is the house that spite built.
Boston, Massachusetts
Radical Bookstore and Community Space.
Boston, Massachusetts
A men’s restroom became a sandwich shop.
Brookfield, Illinois
What may be America's largest classic video game arcade lurks inconspicuously in a Chicago suburb.
Paris, Illinois
One of the first historical sites of an alternative universe was installed in the town of Paris, Illinois—which is now home to an annual spelling bee of Kcymaerxthaereal words.
Champaign, Illinois
One of the most powerful computers in the world can be visited by anyone who wants to experience more computing than they can handle.
Springfield, Illinois
Abraham Lincoln's likeness rests at the top of this giant totem pole.
Springfield, Illinois
When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
Lincolnshire, Illinois
This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction.
Lincoln, Illinois
Today this bizarre rooftop phone booth seems like a piece of kitsch but it was once used to spot disastrous storms.
Atlanta, Illinois
While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.
Gays, Illinois
This historic lavatory leftover features two levels of defecation stations completely without context.
Des Plaines, Illinois
Despite its name, this fast food museum is actually a replica of the ninth McDonald's store.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The bugs crawling down the front of this office building are almost as big as a '68 VW Beetle.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Robots, lasers, and whoopee cushions, oh my!
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
The home of 1.5 million wood letters for printing is still a functioning workshop.
Baraboo, Wisconsin
A large circus museum with summer performances.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.
Spring Green, Wisconsin
A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.
Peebles, Ohio
The largest earthwork effigy in the world.
Powell, Ohio
A monument to a Native American leader who was known for never breaking a promise and met his end after signing a deal with white settlers.