Danese, West Virginia
Glade Creek Grist Mill
This functioning mill was built in the 1970s using parts from several other West Virginia mills.
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Danese, West Virginia
This functioning mill was built in the 1970s using parts from several other West Virginia mills.
Oslo, Norway
Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.
Oslo, Norway
A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.
Iceland
This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.
Reykjavik, Iceland
One of the oldest family businesses in ReykjavĂk serves lamb-based hot dogs.
Reykjavik, Iceland
The exhibition explores the Icelandic city's Viking Age history.
Cherokee, North Carolina
Cherokee alphabet, proof of ancient North American Jews, or just a hoax?
Manteo, North Carolina
So many migrating birds roost on the bridge, it has a special summer speed limit.
Corolla, North Carolina
Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.
Raleigh, North Carolina
This hollow steel globe is the second-largest in the world.
Helen, Georgia
This lovely burial mound is actually a replica that was installed after archeologists excavated the original.
Helen, Georgia
A historic gristmill that still produces flour and grits the old-fashioned way.
Lookout Mountain, Georgia
A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Once decrepit and slated for demolition, now one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
This roadside attraction has been serving out its fair share of hearty folklore and chaos since 1858.
Boynton Beach, Florida
These constructed wetlands naturally filter millions of gallons of treated wastewater every day.
St. Petersburg, Florida
A luxuriant botanical garden below sea level.
Celebration, Florida
Electrical pylon in the shape of Disney's beloved mouse.
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Andy Griffith's hometown has made itself up to look like the fictional town of Mayberry.
New York, New York
This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.
New York, New York
Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.
Washington, D.C.
The monument's pointy aluminum tip has been melted down by repeated lightning strikes.
Washington, D.C.
Daredevil repair workers can worm their way out the access hatch, loop ropes over the apex and rappel down the monument.
Washington, D.C.
Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.