One of few remaining antique carousels with stationary animals in the U.S.

The hallowed ground of one of the worst atrocities in United States history.

A monument at the site of the Towner School Bus Tragedy, which lead to changes in school bus safety.

This innocuous New Mexico storefront was once the secret jump-off spot for Manhattan Project scientists.

A tiny wilderness cemetery commemorates the deadliest episode of the Klondike Gold Rush.

A monument commemorating the role of Alaska's native Tlingit guides in the Klondike Gold Rush.

The facade of this relic from the Klondike gold rush is decorated with over 8,800 pieces of driftwood.

Originally a brothel during the Klondike Gold Rush, this bar once used dolls to denote when ladies were working.

A classic gold rush hotel can be expected to pick up some ghosts along the way, and the Golden North is no exception.

A historic freight system that found the true gold rush is in tourism.

On top of a sheet metal business in Juneau stand nearly a dozen charming Wizard of Oz statues.

Impressive artifacts from Juneau's gold mining days fill this mining site-turned-museum.

The ruins of this Alaska gold mine form a gorgeous ghost town.

Known as the “Official Greeter of Juneau,” this dog still welcomes ships and their passengers to Alaska.

A whale of a public art display towers atop Juneau's cruise ship dock.

One of two side-by-side totem pole parks dedicated to educating visitors on Tlingit history and culture.

This historic collection of Native Alaskan artifacts was resurrected through a partnership between the WPA and tribal artisans.

The historic building's ornate stained glass fixture has survived the devastating 1906 earthquake, ensuing fires, and multiple redevelopment attempts.

Only hotel where you can legally launder money.

This alpine statue of Jesus in Silverton is said to protect both miners and local economies.

When it was built in 1929, this historic bridge was the only place to cross the Colorado River for 600 miles.

This isolated outpost was once the only place to cross the Colorado River for hundreds of miles.

Walk through the sets of old western films at this small museum in Utah.

This magnificent natural sandstone bridge is one of the largest in the world and is an iconic symbol for Lake Powell.