Places Edited by dlappico

Spectacular views await visitors to this lake.

One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

A tribute to the Nirvana frontman hides beneath the bridge that was the singer's beloved hangout spot.

It was once used as a classroom to teach mining skills to local high school students.

The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.

A striking sculpture built to honor the women of the Lakota and Dakota Nations.

This Wyoming town is fascinated by a particular mythical creature.

A French chateau, failed utopian community, odd museum, and Stonehenge replica in rural Washington State.

The grandson of a Kiowa chief created what has become the iconic symbol of a city on the Plains.

The mayor made the declaration in 2004.

A local scoured more than 1,000 acres for stone to create his masterpiece.

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.

This replica small town lets visitors take a stroll through the story of progress in the U.S. via thousands of Americana artifacts.

A small section of Boise, Idaho maintains the unique culture and traditions of the Basque people.

A 35-foot-tall fork stuck in the ground outside an office building in Missouri.

This giant meditative chakra sits peacefully in the Flathead Valley of western Montana.

A 6-mile-long lake created by an apocalyptic seismic event and the deadly chain reaction that ensued.

Home to Hollywood history and a very special salt crystal.

A collection of colorful dinosaurs hidden in an actual rainforest.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

A six-ton, 12-foot-tall concrete prairie dog is touted as the largest in the world.

This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Island where motor vehicles are banned -- home to the only carless highway in the United States.