Winston-Salem, North Carolina
The Last Shell Oil Clamshell Station
This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.
Mexico City, Mexico
A grand entrance to one of the world's smallest Chinatowns.
Mount Airy, North Carolina
This museum explores the lives of Chang and Eng, the "Original Siamese Twins."
Mount Airy, North Carolina
This North Carolina grave is the final resting place of the world's most famous conjoined twins.
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Follow the path behind this treat-slinging camper van to a sculpture garden in the forest.
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Andy Griffith's hometown has made itself up to look like the fictional town of Mayberry.
Roanoke, Virginia
Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.
Columbus, Ohio
The walls of the statehouse tell the story of Ohio’s prehistoric past.
Columbus, Ohio
A 2,000-year-old Adena burial mound located along a busy street in Columbus, Ohio.
Columbus, Ohio
Just outside the Ohio Supreme Court sits a testament to justice.
Gauley Bridge, West Virginia
The tallest waterfall in West Virginia.
Charleston, West Virginia
A lone grave is quietly tucked away in Kanawha Riflemen's Memorial Park.
Charleston, West Virginia
Thousands of tiny squares in different colors make up this piece of street art.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
The site of the one and only battle of Lord Dunmore's War.
Oak Hill, West Virginia
A humble plaque marks the site where the country music legend was found dead in his Cadillac.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.
Urbana, Illinois
The inconspicuous grave of the University of Illinois' first president is just steps from the main quadrangle.
Silvis, Illinois
Lined with plaques and tributes to veterans, this patriotic street was founded by Mexican immigrants.
Springfield, Illinois
Abraham Lincoln's likeness rests at the top of this giant totem pole.
Lemont, Illinois
This former nursery supplied plants for the creation of Chicago's largest park.
Lincoln, Illinois
The world's largest covered wagon is piloted by a giant Lincoln lawyer.
Batavia, Illinois
An exhibit of items from the mental institution where Mary Todd Lincoln lived after her son conspired to have her committed.
Springfield, Illinois
The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.