San Juan, Philippines
El Polvorin
An attack on this gunpowder depot led to the start of the Philippine Revolution.
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San Juan, Philippines
An attack on this gunpowder depot led to the start of the Philippine Revolution.
Manila, Philippines
The first religious structure on the island of Luzon and a survivor of World War II.
Crestline, California
Carved by a waterfall in a hard-to-reach rock formation, this heart-shaped rock has inspired romantics for decades.
Virginia City, Nevada
A Wild West saloon that helped define a generation of psychedelic rock.
Carson City, Nevada
The museum is housed inside the historic 1863 Carson City Mint.
Sparks, Nevada
The colossal cartoon man stands outside a Nevada museum.
White Pine County, Nevada
These huge stone ovens in the desert fueled the Nevada silver boom, and may have also been a hideout for outlaws.
Casper, Wyoming
A popular rock that acted as a waymarker for American pioneers.
Buford, Wyoming
Miraculous tree that seems to sprout out of solid rock.
Buford, Wyoming
A monument to the egos of two railroad magnates that fell into decline along with their careers.
Alcova, Wyoming
A devilishly named gorge that was a sign of salvation for many pioneers.
Laramie, Wyoming
The high point on the 16th president's eponymous roadway is marked by a massive version of his head.
Medicine Bow, Wyoming
A century-old cabin off of Highway 30 touts an unusual construction material: dinosaur bones.
Kearney, Nebraska
A museum chronicling pioneer life constructed over Interstate 80.
Paxton, Nebraska
What do a giraffe, an elephant, and reasonably priced steaks have in common? This roadside restaurant filled with exotic taxidermy.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
This grave marks the final resting place of pioneer John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed.
Orrtanna, Pennsylvania
An almost life-sized elephant named Ms. Ellie greets visitors at this jumbo-themed museum.
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
This museum is dedicated to the first coast-to-coast highway.
Irwin, Pennsylvania
This shrine to McDonalds' most iconic sandwich holds a 14-foot tall burger.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
With 3,000 bikes on display, the world's largest bicycle museum includes some famous rarities.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Found art has transformed this Pittsburgh neighborhood into a psychedelic dream.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The residents of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe live without much fanfare within the Pittsburgh Children's Museum.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This spot memorializes one of the greatest plays in NFL history, unless you happen to be a Raiders fan.