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

The cultural center preserves the history of the Tlingit tribe, who have lived in this Alaska village for more than 10,000 years.

An aptly-named street near the birthplace of the modern LGBT rights movement.

Those belting out show tunes in this West Village piano bar might not realize it marks the site where Thomas Paine died in 1809.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

Vice President Humphrey's final resting place is tucked away in this cemetery along with a few other notable figures.

This sculpture is dedicated to Minnesota natives who served in combat.

Opened in 1956, the first modern indoor shopping mall in the world was inspired by the shopping arcades found in European cities.

These curious caverns have been home to mushrooms, gangsters, and disco.

A memorial to a larger-than-life legend, inside a county that also holds Bunyan's death certificate.

Journey through the largest remaining peat bogs in the contiguous United States to see the wilderness as it once was.

The dishes at this restaurant by The Sioux Chef celebrate indigenous heritage.

Hub of Scandinavian culture in a Minneapolis deli.

The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.

A clock set into the concrete outside a Manhattan jeweler has been telling time underfoot for over a century.

The highest point in Wisconsin is capped by two towers that are not as mythic as Tolkien's but provide much better views.

Just a man taking his prehistoric pet for a stroll.

A roadside collection of over-sized iron creations that are a bit more macabre than most.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

This bright yellow building is packed with sweet treats from all around the world, from chocolate-covered crickets to whoopie pies.

The first declared National Monument in the United States.