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Fredericksburg, Texas
National Museum of the Pacific War
Modern technology and live displays tell the story of the Pacific during WWII for the Internet generation.
30.2727, -98.8673
San Antonio, Texas
Alamo Line in the Sand
Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.
29.4260, -98.4861
Austin, Texas
Frost Bank Tower
Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.
30.2664, -97.7428
Austin, Texas
'Hi, How Are You' Mural
This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.
30.2839, -97.7422
Austin, Texas
The Sometimes Islands
Some islands... they come, they go, especially on Lake Travis.
30.4019, -97.8915
Paris, Texas
Texas Eiffel Tower
In Paris, Texas they have their own Eiffel Tower, it just has a cowboy hat on it.
33.6405, -95.5239
Amarillo, Texas
Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery
Whether or not you take the 72-ounce steak challenge, there’s plenty of history, fun and Texas-style food at this legendary stop along Route 66.
Presented by Travel Texas
Groom, Texas
The Leaning Tower of Texas
This water tower slanted at an uncomfortable angle off the old Route 66 was an ingenious marketing ploy.
35.1981, -101.0819
McLean, Texas
1929 Phillips 66 Station
This refurbished gas station is one of the oldest in Texas, located on the original Route 66.
Presented by Travel Texas
McLean, Texas
Devil's Rope Museum
The folks at the Devil's Rope Museum want you to get hooked on barbed wire history.
35.2317, -100.5968
Amarillo, Texas
Cadillac Ranch
A sculpture made of 10 Cadillacs as a monument to the "Golden Age" of the American automobile.
35.1872, -101.9871
Austin, Texas
Congress Bridge Bats
Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.
30.2617, -97.7452
Darwin, Minnesota
World's Largest Ball of Twine Rolled by One Man
17,400 lbs., 12 feet in diameter, and 29 years in the making.
45.0971, -94.4038
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Garden of the Gods
Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.
38.8784, -104.8698
Hamer, South Carolina
South of the Border
I-95's Tijuana-style celebration of kitsch at the Carolina border.
34.4992, -79.3082
Atlanta, Illinois
Paul Bunyon
While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.
40.2608, -89.2315
Arcadia, Oklahoma
Arcadia Round Barn
This unusually circular centenarian barn became a Route 66 icon.
35.6624, -97.3260
Marfa, Texas
Stardust Motel Sign
This old abandoned sign flickers to announce a motel that isn't even there.
30.3053, -104.0444
Twentynine Palms, California
The Love Signs of Twentynine Palms
In California, colorful roadside signs remind us all that love transcends borders.
34.1289, -115.9050
Langtry, Texas
Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center
Once called the Jersey Lilly, this former saloon was the domain of infamous Judge Roy Bean.
29.8092, -101.5602
Amarillo, Texas
The Second Amendment Cowboy
This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.
35.1865, -101.9741
Hiko, Nevada
Alien Research Center
The self-proclaimed gateway to the Extraterrestrial Highway.
37.5330, -115.2426
Vernal, Utah
Dinah the Pink Dinosaur
Built for a motel, this cartoon dino is now a symbol of the area's paleontological heritage.
40.4560, -109.5115
Amargosa Valley, Nevada
Area 51 Alien Center
A cosmic pit stop just beyond the notorious Area 51.
36.6441, -116.3956
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