Virgin, Utah
Fort Zion
A kitschy stop on the way to Zion National Park.
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Virgin, Utah
A kitschy stop on the way to Zion National Park.
Aberdeen, Washington
A tribute to the Nirvana frontman hides beneath the bridge that was the singer's beloved hangout spot.
Burlington, Vermont
This 38-drawer structure claims the superlative title, but it isn't the world's only giant filing cabinet.
Boulder City, Nevada
A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.
Burlington, Vermont
Scary metal statues adorn some of the signature buildings of Burlington, Vermont.
Shelburne, Vermont
A giant toy jack made of numerous welded-together fire hydrants.
Baker, California
This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.
Quinault, Washington
Standing 191 feet tall and measuring more than 55 feet in circumference, this is the world's tallest spruce tree.
Tillamook, Oregon
This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.
Nehalem, Oregon
Mountain known by the Tillamook Tribe as "the place of the supreme deity."
Cannon Beach, Oregon
A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.
Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Ride a mechanical corn dog at the alleged birthplace of America's favorite deep-fried wiener.
Leeds, Utah
A mining camp built around an unexpected occurrence of silver.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Built in 1859, this eagle-topped archway marks the entrance to Brigham Young’s property.
Salt Lake City, Utah
In 1847, Brigham Young climbed this hill to survey the Salt Lake Valley and saw a fine place to build a city.
Salt Lake City, Utah
A hidden garden of stones engraved with scriptures, a Joseph Smith Sphinx, all carved by one man.
Casper, Wyoming
Locally known as the "Onion” and the "Egg Beater,” Casper’s most recognizable buildings are beloved local landmarks to many, and eyesores to others.
Shawnee, Wyoming
Population: 1.
Custer, South Dakota
The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.
Mitchell, South Dakota
A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.
Janesville, Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s oldest Chinese restaurant, still glowing beneath its historic neon sign.
Cleveland, Ohio
This spectacular public market has got meat, fish, vegetables, baked goods, and enough kielbasa for a lifetime.
Cleveland, Ohio
This steamer is known as "The ship that built Cleveland."
Cleveland, Ohio
The home made famous by the 1983 holiday classic is now a perfectly preserved shrine to the movie.