Places GrunkleStan Wants to Go

The only remnant of a small mining town is an abandoned railroad tunnel that is steeped in ghostly lore.

The largest earthwork effigy in the world.

In northern Ohio, the glorious past of America's trains is on full display.

This NASA test station is home to some of the world’s largest and most powerful space environment simulation facilities.

These beautiful wineries were at the center of Lake Erie's "grape belt" back when the Midwest dominated American wine production.

A former Canadian automobile ferry mysteriously appeared in the Black River 20 years ago, and now it quietly rusts away.

The largest natural travertine bridge in the world is nestled in a small canyon in central Arizona.

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The world's largest rose bush has literally outgrown the pioneer museum it was planted behind.

An old saloon in the West filled with history, and according to some, a few dozen ghosts.

A reproduction of earth's many biomes.

In 1975, a forestry worker in Arizona claimed to have been abducted by a UFO.

This collection of Wild West movie memorabilia also claims to hold some secrets of the Lost Dutchman's mine.

A classic Route 66 landmark that was built with scrap lumber and is held together with kitsch and puns.

Arizona's first government hub is a rustic cabin now preserved as part of a historical museum.

An urban laboratory.

Over 100 lasers, including huge ones that look straight off a sci-fi set.

A self-built castle made by a mysterious man.

Open since 1938, this diner has kept its fountain, malt machine, and all the gum that greasers left beneath its counter.

This historic pink parlor keeps Phoenicians cool with homemade, retro ice creams.

The installation’s official name, “You Who Are Getting Obliterated in the Dancing Swarm of Fireflies,” says it all.

A former department store turned into a quirky restaurant.

Founded by members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, this one-room joint's James Beard–winning fry bread is light as a cloud.

The massive, incredibly rare instrument is over 11 feet tall with a range so deep it goes lower than humans can hear.