Woodstock, Maine
The World's Largest Telephone
A giant telephone commemorates the last "crank" call ever made in the U.S.
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Woodstock, Maine
A giant telephone commemorates the last "crank" call ever made in the U.S.
Bethel, Maine
A showcase of geologic history is home to one of the largest collection of lunar meteorites on Earth.
Newry, Maine
A century after his death, this covered bridge still calls to mind the plein air painter who loved it.
Northeast Harbor, Maine
East meets West in this Japanese-style garden featuring plants native to Maine’s Mount Desert Island.
Mount Desert, Maine
A precariously balanced rock perches on the edge of a cliff created tens of thousands of years ago by glacial erosion.
Bar Harbor, Maine
These light, hollow rolls have been linked to Acadia National Park since the 1890s.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
The mysterious wonder of an underground waterfall is illuminated by multicolored lights.
Lookout Mountain, Georgia
A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
This beloved American snack was conceived by a hungry coal miner.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Follow the steps, and this roadside artwork will teach you how to dance.
Hickory, North Carolina
The world’s largest stone statue of Luther looms over a North Carolina campus.
Anchorage, Alaska
Pay homage to a preeminent matriarch, and the native Dena’ina people, at this sculpture installation in Anchorage.
Anchorage, Alaska
While not recognized by Guinness, this chocolate waterfall is likely to be the world's largest.
Anchorage, Alaska
The now-serene site of the largest earthquake ever recorded in North America.
Anchorage, Alaska
See a full-scale whale skeleton and experience the captivating culture of Alaska’s Native people at this heritage center in east Anchorage.
Anchorage, Alaska
Considered by many to be one of the most dangerous highways in Alaska.
King Salmon, Alaska
One of Alaska's most significant ancient sites, spanning millennia and cultures, is right under the feet of some famously fat bears.
King Salmon, Alaska
In 1912, this idyllic Alaska landscape was blown apart in the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.
Inglewood, California
A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.
Santa Barbara, California
Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A unique post-modern public space in the middle of the Warehouse District in New Orleans.
New Orleans, Louisiana
First opened in 1939, this legendary performance venue was a haven for Black musicians including Ray Charles and Little Richard.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This dollhouse-sized art museum features creations from local artists.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This Garden District mansion was built to be bigger and grander than its original owner's former partner turned rival.