Washington, D.C.
The Old Patent Model Museum
During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.
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Washington, D.C.
Summerhouse
A hidden gem on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
Washington, D.C.
Space Window at the Washington National Cathedral
A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.
Island Park, Idaho
Yellowstone's Zone of Death
A legal loophole makes it possible to get away with murder within this 50-square-mile section of Yellowstone.
Moose, Wyoming
T. A. Moulton Barn
This rustic old building is said to be the most photographed barn in America.
Bryce, Utah
Bryce Canyon
Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."
Panguitch, Utah
The Cassidy Trail
Local lore holds that Butch Cassidy took an escape route through Red Canyon's sandstone hoodoos after an attempted murder.
Page, Arizona
Antelope Canyon
Most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest.
Page, Arizona
Horseshoe Bend
A sharp bend in a dramatic river canyon cut through red rocks.
Kayenta, Arizona
Burger King Navajo Code Talkers Display
Hidden inside this Arizona fast food franchise is an in-depth exhibit on the famed WWII counterintelligence program.
Monticello, Utah
Church Rock
Oddly shaped rock formation, misassociated with a nearby utopian community.
Moab, Utah
Hole N" the Rock
A house carved into a rock in the 1940s.
Permanently Closed
Fairview, Utah
Thistle Ghost Town
A small flooded ghost town with a few scattered structures remaining.
Orem, Utah
Roots of Knowledge Stained Glass
An absolutely beautiful 200-foot stained glass installation traces the evolution of knowledge.
Hamilton, Ohio
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park
Inside, ancient treasures. Outside, modern contradictions.
Loveland, Ohio
Harry Andrews' Chateau Laroche
A castle built by an eccentric medieval enthusiast in suburban Ohio.
Madison, Wisconsin
Elvis Karate Fight Plaque
A stone marker memorializes the spot where the King broke up a street fight with a classic karate stance.
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Circus World Museum
A large circus museum with summer performances.
Spring Green, Wisconsin
House on the Rock
A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.
Dickeyville, Wisconsin
The Dickeyville Grotto
A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.
Dubuque, Iowa
Fenelon Place Elevator
For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.
Clarksville, Indiana
Colgate Clock
The massive, original Colgate Clock is mounted on a defunct factory building that was once a prison.
Louisville, Kentucky
Colonel Sanders' Grave
The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.
Louisville, Kentucky
The Grave of Harry L. Collins
A life-sized memorial to Harry L. Collins, the official corporate magician of Frito-Lay.
