Manitou Springs, Colorado
Pikes Peak Summit House
Thanks to a quirk of elevation this gift shop produces magic doughnuts that are found nowhere else on Earth.
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Manitou Springs, Colorado
Thanks to a quirk of elevation this gift shop produces magic doughnuts that are found nowhere else on Earth.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.
Atlanta, Georgia
Healing Springs that once ran red with soldiers' blood.
Atlanta, Georgia
Just a few miles from downtown Atlanta is a trail covered in a crazy collection of outsider art.
Topeka, Kansas
Journey up the capitol building's cupola for an amazing view of Topeka.
Independence, Missouri
This otherworldly church spire reaches up toward the heavens.
Kansas City, Missouri
Four, 18-foot-tall badminton shuttlecocks lie scattered about the lawn of a Kansas City museum.
Kansas City, Missouri
The first car-centric shopping plaza in the U.S. brought a little bit of Spain to downtown Kansas City.
Kansas City, Missouri
The world's largest collection of fine-scale miniatures and one the nation's largest collections of antique toys.
Overland Park, Kansas
Step back in time at this 1950s display home, built to showcase once cutting-edge electric amenities.
St. Louis, Missouri
The Magic House provides a beautiful and creative environment for curious youngsters to get their knowledge on.
St. Louis, Missouri
This is not your typical jungle gym.
St. Louis, Missouri
Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.
Tucson, Arizona
During World War II this was the site of an "honor camp" used as a prison for draft dodgers, Native American conscientious objectors, and Japanese-Americans—including a man who brought his case against the camp to the Supreme Court.
Tucson, Arizona
Previously a hot spring, this park remains a site of unique history, wildlife, and geology.
Tucson, Arizona
Visitors to this public park will also find the ruins of an old western fort.
Tucson, Arizona
This church on a Tohono O'Odham reservation has stood since 1797.
Tucson, Arizona
Sleep where gangsters fell amidst smoke and flame, with nary a bullethole to show for the legendary struggle.
Tucson, Arizona
Religious statues built because of one man's bargain with God fill this peaceful sculpture garden.
Vail, Arizona
Legend says train robbers stashed their gold within the depths of this unusual cave.
Tucson, Arizona
Miniature art that tells an enormous story.
Tucson, Arizona
Despite a recent paint job, the factory still sits empty.
Tucson, Arizona
In Tucson a giant metal snake helps pedestrians cross a busy highway.