Bowie, Texas
World's Largest Bowie Knife
A town pays homage to its namesake.
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Bowie, Texas
A town pays homage to its namesake.
Odessa, Texas
A collection of massive stacked rocks in Texas includes a snarky note on the benefits of modern technology.
Fort Stockton, Texas
The second largest roadrunner in the world stands 11 feet tall in his West Texas town.
Jersey City, New Jersey
This haunting monument honors the victims of 9/11.
New York, New York
Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.
Jersey City, New Jersey
Now abandoned, the first public health hospital in the U.S. saw more than one million immigrants from around the world.
Richmond, Virginia
The final resting place of two (or three) presidents, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.
Richmond, Virginia
Memorial stone for GWAR vocalist, depicted in his iconic costume.
Savannah, Georgia
A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.
Atlanta, Georgia
One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.
Fairfield, Ohio
An unusual, super-sized grocery adventure awaits in an Ohio suburb.
Florence, Kentucky
After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.
Lynchburg, Tennessee
All you ever needed or wanted to know about America's favorite whiskey, but not a drop to drink.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.
Williamstown, Kentucky
A theme park featuring a replica of Noah's Ark built to the measurements specified in the Bible.
Louisville, Kentucky
A life-sized memorial to Harry L. Collins, the official corporate magician of Frito-Lay.
Louisville, Kentucky
The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.