Scotia, Nebraska
Happy Jack Chalk Mine
After sitting abandoned for decades, this historic mine is now the only publicly accessible chalk room and pillar mine in North America.
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Scotia, Nebraska
After sitting abandoned for decades, this historic mine is now the only publicly accessible chalk room and pillar mine in North America.
Valentine, Nebraska
In addition to fishing and camping, this spot in Nebraska’s Sandhills is one of the world’s darkest places.
Philip, South Dakota
A six-ton, 12-foot-tall concrete prairie dog is touted as the largest in the world.
Philip, South Dakota
Dedicated to the history of the 1,000 nuclear missiles that once covered the Great Plains.
Mitchell, South Dakota
A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.
Chamberlain, South Dakota
A striking sculpture built to honor the women of the Lakota and Dakota Nations.
London, England
England's most famous front door has an accidental doppelganger.
Flagstaff, Arizona
Crafted in 1911, this steam locomotive spent its entire working life in Flagstaff.
West Lafayette, Indiana
A Fibonnaci spiral model of our solar system.
Key West, Florida
These remote Florida islands have a history of sea turtles and sunken treasures, and one of the world’s largest coastal brick fortresses.
Seney, Michigan
"The Most Boring Road in the State."
Grand Marais, Michigan
This little barrel-shaped cottage by Lake Superior was once a cartoonist's summer retreat.
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Half of a waterfall goes into the river while the other half seems to disappear.
Chesterton, Indiana
The site of a 19th century "dream city" that almost rivaled Chicago before being swallowed by the Indiana sand dunes.
Michigan City, Indiana
These five houses were built for the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair.
Benton Harbor, Michigan
The remains of a religious colony, its amusement park, zoo, and baseball empire.
Saugatuck, Michigan
In this quiet park a rendition of a classic painting graces the outside of a charming restroom.
Saugatuck, Michigan
This is the last hand-cranked chain ferry of its kind in operation in the United States.
Holland, Michigan
Largest tulip festival in America, includes fireworks, a parade, and a carnival.
Holland, Michigan
The park is home to the United States's only still-operating Dutch windmill.
Shelby, Michigan
A lavender labyrinth so large it’s visible on Google Earth.
Mears, Michigan
An unlikely beach paradise of giant sand dunes lies between two lakes just a few minutes from Michigan's cherry country.
Glen Arbor Township, Michigan
This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.
Charlevoix, Michigan
There's more contention than one might expect from cherry pie pans.