In this small Phoenix taxidermy emporium, you can find everything from a squid in a jar to a freeze-dried toad.

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

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

A historic hydroelectric power plant serves as the unusual backdrop for a public park.

The exit of the largest prisoner-of-war escape attempt on American soil during World War II.

Spectacular volcanic cliffs along the Crooked River invite hiking, rock climbing, and photography.

The gambling entrepreneur who built a city was also an avid collector of classic cars.

A statue based on a tragic Japanese nursery rhyme, commemorating San Diego's sisterhood with Yokohama.

One of the three perfect vellum copies of this historic book known to exist is on display in a specially-designed case.

You might recognize this historic Oregon mansion from its appearance in 'The Goonies.'

A quartet of tiled art pieces adorn the floors of this prestigious art museum.

This Volcano-like rest area was designed by architect Giulio Ceppi built according to energy efficiency and ecological footprint standards.

Multiple waterfalls and several historic CCC buildings anchor this state park in Oregon's Willamette Valley.

The branches of this sprawling cedar tree are laden with wishes big and small.

One tiny triangular park commemorates the victims of a yellow fever epidemic—many of whom are buried right below the grass.

A sculpture made from recycled materials and hand-blown glass dedicated to transportation and transformation.

An 83-foot tall granite obelisk honors the legacy of Dr. King in the heart of Norfolk's Black community.

This old-fashioned carhop restaurant gave the world the waffle cone.

A cement mixer-turned-kaleidoscope in downtown Norfolk offers different views of the city.

This cannonball stands as a reminder of the final act of a fleeting governor amidst a revolution.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

The alley connecting two of country music’s most historic venues has a rich history of its own.

Fuel your honky-tonking with this venue's unbeatable “Recession Special.”

The grave of America's 11th president is not in some grand monument but instead it's hidden away on the grounds of the Tennessee Capital.