Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis Pyramid
The 10th-tallest pyramid in the world, this former sports arena is now home to a massive Bass Pro Shops store.
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Memphis, Tennessee
The Beale Street Hoodoo History and Folklife Museum
The only museum in North America dedicated to Memphis hoodoo history.
Cushing, Maine
Langlais Sculpture Preserve
A nature and outdoor art preserve features the large-scale, abstract works of a renowned Maine folk artist.
Cushing, Maine
Langlais Art Preserve
The life’s work of a sculptor preserved in the Maine woods.
Owls Head, Maine
Owls Head Transportation Museum
Every plane, auto, and bicycle in this collection is kept in working order and are regularly demonstrated to the public.
Goldendale, Washington
Maryhill Museum and Stonehenge
A French chateau, failed utopian community, odd museum, and Stonehenge replica in rural Washington State.
Seattle, Washington
Gum Wall
A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.
Moab, Utah
Landscape Arch
The fifth-longest natural arch in the world, and the longest outside China.
Bryce, Utah
Bryce Canyon
Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."
Washington, D.C.
'Spirit of American Youth' Statue
A replica of the famous memorial statue at the Normandy American Cemetery hides in an office building in downtown D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Sweet Home Cafe
This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.
Washington, D.C.
First Teddy Bear
The story behind this beloved toy—named for Theodore Roosevelt and owned by his grandson—is more complicated than you might guess.
Washington, D.C.
Sergeant Stubby
The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.
Washington, D.C.
Cher Ami
A heroic pigeon that, through a barrage of gunfire, delivered a message that saved over 100 lives in World War I.
Willemstad, Curaçao
Klein Curaçao
Shipwrecks, ruins, and turtles are all that remain on this haunting Caribbean ghost island.
Key West, Florida
Dry Tortugas
These remote Florida islands have a history of sea turtles and sunken treasures, and one of the world’s largest coastal brick fortresses.
Nashville, Tennessee
Saint Mary of the Seven Sorrows Catholic Church
This church houses the “incorrupt” body of its founding Bishop.
Nashville, Tennessee
Ryman Alley
The alley connecting two of country music’s most historic venues has a rich history of its own.
London, England
The Fourth Plinth
Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.
London, England
The Monty Python Foot
The television series' iconic giant foot was borrowed from this classical painting.
London, England
The Sherlock Holmes Pub and Museum
This London pub hides a peculiar secret: a recreation of the rooms shared at 221b Baker Street by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
Chester Township, New Jersey
Telephone Pole Farm
A farm in New Jersey grew a most unusual crop for AT&T's testing purposes.
New Milford, Connecticut
Gaylordsville Spite House
The best revenge is a five-tiered layer cake of a dwelling.
Dobbs Ferry, New York
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail
This once-grand marvel of engineering is now 41 miles of scenic hiking trail.
